Multiple choice

For uniform circular motion, which values remain constant?

  1. orbital velocity and orbital speed

  2. centripetal acceleration and orbital speed

  3. centripetal acceleration and velocity

  4. velocity and centripetal force
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In uniform circular motion, the speed remains constant, and the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration remains constant, even though the direction of velocity and acceleration is constantly changing.

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