Question

Motion of a satellite in circular orbit is an example of uniform circular motion.

• A. Non-uniform circular motion
• B. Uniform circular motion

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Non-uniform circular motion

In uniform circular motion, a body moves in a circle. The acceleration is constant. The velocity changes due to a constant change in direction, but the speed remains constant. The motion of a satellite in a circular orbit is uniform circular motion. If the motion of the satellite is non-uniform, then the radius of the orbit will be changing and the path won't be circular.