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When a force of constant magnitude always act perpendicular to the motion of a particle then:

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Velocity is constant
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Acceleration is constant
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K.E. is constant
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C K.E. is constant
In a circular motion the force is acting perpendicular to the direction of motion at all times during the motion. As a result the velocity and acceleration if changing its direction at all points but the kinetic energy remains constant during the motion.

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