A body whose speed is constant -

must be accelerated

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may be accelerated

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never be accelerated

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B may be accelerated
A body is accelerated when its velocity is variable. Since velocity is a vector quantity, its magnitude may be constant, but its direction may change. Hence, speed may be constant but can accelerate. Example, uniform circular motion.

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