Q49 / 103 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Motion In One Dimension

Choose the wrong statement.

  • A
    zero-velocity of a particle at any instant does not necessarily mean that its acceleration is zero
  • B
    zero acceleration of a particle at any instant does not necessarily mean that its velocity is zero
  • Correct answer
    C
    if the speed of a particle is constant, its acceleration must be zero
  • D
    none of the above

Solution

When a body is released is gravity.

A body moves with uniform velocity.

If the speed of the particle is constant and

a- acceleration is zero. e.g. of particle moves in a fixed direction. velocity = constant, hence acceleration must be zero.

b- acceleration is non-zero. e.g. A particle undergoes circular motion. accelerating particle is acting radially inward.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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