A body moving in a circle at constant speed has:
AConstant velocity
BChanging velocity (direction changes)CORRECT
CNo acceleration
DZero momentum
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Velocity is a vector. Even at constant speed, changing direction in circular motion means velocity (and so acceleration) changes.
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