MCQ
An object may have:
- AVarying speed without having varying velocity.
- BVarying velocity without having varying speed.
- CNonzero acceleration without having varying speed.
- ✓$B$ and $C$
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
$B$ and $C$
Velocity and acceleration are vector quantities that can be changed by changing direction only $($keeping magnitude constant$).$
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