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The position vector of a particle in a circular motion about the origin sweeps out equal area in equal time. Its(a) velocity remains constant(b) speed remains constant(c) acceleration remains constant(d) tangential acceleration remains constant. |
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Answer» (b) speed remains constant Explanation: Velocity and acceleration will not be constant because direction changes continuously. Hence option (a) and (c) are not correct. With a constant speed the position vector will sweep equal area in equal time. Thus option (b) is correct. Since speed is constant, it is a case of uniform circular motion in which tangential acceleration is always zero i.e, always constant. Thus option (d) is also correct. |
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