Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Circular Motion
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Circular Motion
An object travels along a curved path. Which of the following...
An object travels along a curved path. Which of the following quantities may remain constant during the motion?
Options
- Amagnitude of acceleration
- Bacceleration
- Cspeed
- Dvelocity
Correct answer
C. speed
Step-by-step solution
For an object moving along a curved path, the direction of motion changes continuously. Since velocity is a vector quantity, a change in direction implies that velocity cannot remain constant.
In uniform circular motion, the object moves along a circular path with a constant speed. The magnitude of its acceleration, given by , also remains constant.
In projectile motion, the object follows a parabolic curved path under the influence of gravity. Throughout the motion, the acceleration is constant in both magnitude and direction ( downwards).
Therefore, the speed, acceleration, and magnitude of acceleration may remain constant during motion along a curved path.
In uniform circular motion, the object moves along a circular path with a constant speed. The magnitude of its acceleration, given by , also remains constant.
In projectile motion, the object follows a parabolic curved path under the influence of gravity. Throughout the motion, the acceleration is constant in both magnitude and direction ( downwards).
Therefore, the speed, acceleration, and magnitude of acceleration may remain constant during motion along a curved path.