Question

Is uniform circular motion accelerated motion? Give reason.

Answer 1

Answer:

A uniform circular motion is an accelerated motion.

Explanation:

Uniform circular motion is accelerated because the velocity changes due to continuous change in the direction of motion. So, even when the body moves ta a constant speed, its velocity is not constant.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Yes, it is accelerated motion because the velocity(direction) of the particle is always changing that's why it is accelerated motion.

Note: In uniform circular motion the speed or magnitude of velocity doesn't change but the direction of velocity continuously changes. Most students overlook that change of velocity direction.