If an object moves with constant velocity, then which one of the following statement is not correct?
A. Its motion is along a straight line
B. Its speed changes with time
C. Its acceleration is zero
D. Its displacement increases linearly with time
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
First, what does "constant velocity" mean? It means the object is moving at a steady speed AND in a steady direction.Let's look at each option:
Option A: Its motion is along a straight line
If the velocity is constant (steady speed and direction), the object *must* be moving in a straight line. If it curved, the direction would be changing, and thus the velocity wouldn't be constant. So, this statement IS correct.
Option B: Its speed changes with time
If the velocity is *constant*, the speed *cannot* change. The speed is staying the same. So, this statement is NOT correct, and likely our answer.
Option C: Its acceleration is zero
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. If the velocity isn't changing (it's constant), then the acceleration is zero. So, this statement IS correct.
Option D: Its displacement increases linearly with time
Displacement is the change in position. If you're moving at a steady speed in a straight line, the distance you cover (displacement) increases at a steady rate. That's what "linearly" means. So, this statement IS correct.
Therefore, the answer is Option B: Its speed changes with time. Because with constant velocity, the speed cannot change.
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Newton's Third Law of Motion applies to which of the following situations?
A. When a person jumps from the boat to the river, the boat goes backwards
B. Passengers standing in a bus fall in the back direction, when the stationary bus suddenly moves
C. When a person falls on the cement floor, he gets hurt
D. While catching a fast moving cricket ball, a fielder puts his hands backwards
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The law was given by
A. Isaac Newton
B. Albert Einstein
C. Niels Bohr
D. Duncan Haldane
Newton's second law of motion:
A. Explains the relationship between forces on two mutually effective objects
B. Also known by the law of inertia
C. It is helpful to understand the effects of force
D. Also known by the law of conservation of energy
A. centrifugal force
B. inertia
C. centripetal force
D. gravitational force

Answer should be B