Unilorin Post-UTME Physics 2023 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Motion

An object is moving with a constant velocity. Which statement is true?

  1. A.the object is moving slowly
  2. B.the object is moving on a straight line
  3. C.the object is not accelerating
  4. D.the object has no forces acting on it
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the object is not accelerating)

Explanation

Constant velocity means neither speed nor direction changes, so the acceleration is zero. Forces may still act on it, as long as they balance.