Which of the following statements is true for an object undergoing uniform circular motion?

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A The object is moving with constant velocity
B The acceleration of the object is zero
C The speed of the object is continuously changing
D The object is accelerating even though its speed is constant

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Answer: D. The object is accelerating even though its speed is constant

Correct Answer: D) The object is accelerating even though its speed is constant
Explanation: In uniform circular motion, the object moves at a constant speed, but its direction of motion changes continuously at every point. Because velocity is a vector quantity (having both magnitude and direction), a change in direction means the velocity is changing, which means the object is accelerating (centripetal acceleration).

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Which of the following statements is true for an object undergoing uniform circular motion?

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