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      Question

      Which of the following is an example of uniform circular

      motion?
      A A car speeding up on a straight highway Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B A satellite moving in a circular orbit at constant speed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C A train moving with constant speed on a straight track Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D A ball thrown vertically upward Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Uniform circular motion refers to motion along a circular path at constant speed. Even though the speed remains constant, the direction of velocity continuously changes.Β  A satellite moving in a circular orbit at constant speed is a classic example: the gravitational force of the planet provides the centripetal force necessary to keep the satellite in its circular path.Β Β 

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