Which of the following statements is correct for a particle travelling with a constant speed along a straight road?

Its position remains constant as time passes

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It covers equal distances in unequal time intervals

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Its acceleration is zero

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It does not change its direction of motion

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Solution

The correct option is C Its acceleration is zero
A particle travelling with a constant speed along a straight road, its accelaration is zero, because, it travels with a constant velocity.
So, the correct option is 'its acceleration is zero'.

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