Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The speed of the body continuously changes in uniform circular motion.
  2. Earth moves around the sun with a uniform velocity.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. In circular motion, the speed of the body always remains the same. Statement 2 is incorrect. The earth's orbit around the sun is elliptical. So, the earth moves at a constantly varying velocity as it moves closer to the sun.

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