A particle is moving in a horizontal circle with constant speed. It has constant:
A
Velocity
B
Acceleration
C
Kinetic energy
D
Displacement
Step-by-Step Solution
Velocity: In uniform circular motion, while the speed (magnitude of velocity) is constant, the direction of motion changes continuously at every point. Since velocity is a vector quantity involving both magnitude and direction, it is not constant .
Acceleration: The particle experiences centripetal acceleration directed towards the center of the circle. Although its magnitude (v2/R) is constant, its direction changes continuously as the particle moves. Thus, the acceleration vector is not constant .
Kinetic Energy: Kinetic energy is a scalar quantity defined as K=21mv2 . Since the mass (m) and speed (v) are constant, the kinetic energy remains constant throughout the motion.
Displacement: Displacement is a vector connecting the initial position to the final position. As the particle moves, its position changes, so displacement is not constant.
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