Choose the correct statement for a body undergoing a uniform circular motion.

Its velocity changes but speed remains the same.

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Its speed changes but velocity remains the same.

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Both speed and velocity changes.

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Both speed and velocity do not change.

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Solution

The correct option is A Its velocity changes but speed remains the same.
In uniform circular motion, the speed of the body is constant. However, since it is moving in a circle, the direction of motion continuously changes.
Hence, its velocity changes but speed remains constant.

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