State the difference between uniform motion and non-uniform motion.

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Uniform motion Non-uniform motion

(i) In uniform motion, object covers equal distances in equal time intervals. (i) In non-uniform motion, object covers unequal distances in equal time intervals.

(ii) In this case, the average speed is same as the actual speed. (ii) In this case, average speed is generally different from the actual speed.

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Uniform motion	Non-uniform motion
(i) In uniform motion, object covers equal distances in equal time intervals.	(i) In non-uniform motion, object covers unequal distances in equal time intervals.
(ii) In this case, the average speed is same as the actual speed.	(ii) In this case, average speed is generally different from the actual speed.