Unilorin Post-UTME Physics 2021 (Model questions) Question 6

Question 6

Motion

A body moving at a constant speed accelerates when it is in

  1. A.rectilinear motion.
  2. B.translational motion.
  3. C.circular motion.
  4. D.vibrational motion.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (circular motion.)

Explanation

In circular motion the direction keeps changing, so the velocity changes and the body accelerates even at constant speed.