A body moving with a constant speed in the same direction, on a frictionless surface has a uniform motion, while a freely falling object has a non-uniform motion because ___________.

its velocity changes under free fall

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it has got some acceleration

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it is travelling along vertical y- axis

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it is following a curved path

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Solution

The correct options are
A its velocity changes under free fall
B it has got some acceleration
Freely falling objects accelerate due to the presence of force of gravity. Si, its velocity is changing at all times. Hence, it is a non-uniform motion.

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