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Question
Which one of the following is most likely not a case of uniform circular motion?
Options
Motion of the Earth around the Sun.
Motion of a toy train on a circular track.
Motion of a racing car on a circular track.
Motion of hours’ hand on the dial of the clock.
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Solution
Motion of the Earth around the Sun.
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