Which of the following are the characteristics of uniform circular motion?

Speed varies

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Velocity remains constant

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Direction of velocity is along the tangent at every point

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Direction of velocity is radial

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Solution

The correct option is C Direction of velocity is along the tangent at every point
Uniform circular motion is the motion where an object in a circle at a constant speed. As an object moves in a circle, it's velocity is constantly changing direction.

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