Q2. In circular motion the (a) direction of motion is fixed (b) direction of motion changes continuously (c) acceleration is zero (d) velocity is constant
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In circular motion, an object moves along the circumference of a circle. This means the object is constantly changing its direction as it moves around the circle. Show more…
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