Suppose a boy is moving with a uniform speed of 10 m/s on a merry-go-round ride. Which of the following is true?

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A The boy is at rest.
B The boy is moving with no acceleration.
C The boy is moving with accelerated motion.
D The boy is moving with uniform velocity.

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Answer: C. The boy is moving with accelerated motion.

Answer: (c) The boy is moving with accelerated motion.
Explanation: Although speed is uniform, the direction of motion changes continuously in a circular path. A change in direction means a change in velocity, which results in acceleration.

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Suppose a boy is moving with a uniform speed of 10 m/s on a merry-go-round ride. Which of the following is true?

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