An object is moving in a circular path with constant speed. Which of the following remains constant? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An object is moving in a circular path with constant speed. Which of the following remains constant?
A. Kinetic energy
B. Velocity
C. Acceleration
D. Linear momentum
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Speed constant implies magnitude of velocity constant, so kinetic energy (½mv²) is constant. Velocity changes due to direction change. Acceleration (centripetal) is directed towards centre, changes direction. Linear momentum vector changes. So only kinetic energy remains constant.

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