Equations of Motion and Circular Motion – Rankers Physics

Kinematics of Circular Motion: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): The equation of motion can be applied only if the acceleration is along the direction of velocity and is constant. Reason (R): In circular motion, if velocity is constant then its motion is called uniform circular motion.  
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Kinematics of Circular Motion. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Assertion (A) is false; kinematic equations apply for constant acceleration (vector), not necessarily along velocity. Reason (R) is false; if velocity (vector) is constant, it's rectilinear motion, not circular motion. In uniform circular motion, *speed* is constant, but velocity changes direction.

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