What is uniform motion? Give one example.

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Uniform motion is a type of motion in which an object travels in a straight line and maintains a constant speed throughout. This means there is no change in the magnitude of velocity over time. Since the speed remains the same, the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, regardless of how small or large the time intervals are.

In uniform motion:

  • There is no acceleration (acceleration = 0).
  • The path is straight.
  • The object’s velocity/speed is constant.

Example of Uniform Motion:

  1. A train moving at a constant speed of 80 km/h on a straight track. If the train covers 80 kilometers every hour without speeding up or slowing down, it is said to be in uniform motion.
  2. A car moving at a constant speed of 60 km/h on a straight highway is in uniform motion. It covers 60 kilometers every hour without changing speed or direction.
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