Physics
Explain the meaning of uniform circular motion. Why is such motion said to be accelerated?
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When a body moves with a constant speed in a circular path, its motion is said to be in uniform circular motion.
Uniform circular motion is said to be accelerated as the velocity changes with continuous change in direction of motion.
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