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Yes, unlike velocity which is a vector and has both magnitude and direction, speed is a scalar and lacks a fixed direction. Therefore you can have constant speed in a circular motion and a centrally directed acceleration which is equal too
a=v2/r
where v in this case would be speed not velocity.
Any body that is constantly changing direction can have constant speed while being accelerated. The change in direction need not by circular, or uniform in any way.
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Can a body have constant speed and still be accelerating give example?
Yes. The simplest example is an object moving at a constant speed in a circle.
How can a body be accelerating when moving at constant speed?
A body is being accelerated if its speed OR direction are changing.A satellite in a perfectly circular orbit around the earth ... like a TV satellite ... is moving at constant speed. But, technically, since its direction is always changing, to keep it on a circle, it's experiencing constant acceleration.
Can a body have a uniform speed having an acceleration?
Yes a body can have both a uniform speed and an acceleration. This is because speed is a scalar quantity, meaning it does not depend on direction. Acceleration is a vector quantity, meaning it does depend on direction. This means that when you are changing direction you are accelerating in that direction. During this time your speed may remain constant. Think about taking a turn in a car. You can put on enough gas to keep you at 20 mph but you are still changing direction so you are accelerating.
Is it possible for a body to have acceleration if the speed is constant?
Yes. Acceleration by definition is a change in speed, direction, or both. If the speed is constant, the direction could still be changing. You can feel a change in direction, therefore you can feel acceleration even if the speed is constant.
When is a body consider with constant speed?
when a body move with uniform speed
Can a body have constant speed and still have a varying velocity?
Yes, if you are going in a circle or otherwise changing direction.
Can a body have a constant velocity and still have a varying speed?
Yes, if you are going in a circle or otherwise changing direction.
Can a body have a constant velocity and still have varying speed?
Yes, if you are going in a circle or otherwise changing direction.
When the Moon revolves around the Earth at constant speed is the Moon accelerating?
-- "Acceleraion" means a change in speed or direction of motion. -- The path of an orbiting body is curved at every point, so its direction is constantly changing. -- So an orbiting body is being constantly accelerated, even if its speed isn't changing.
A mass is accelerated when what acts upon the mass?
It depends ... If the body is accelerating uniformly with a constant acceleration a ....then the Force is a constant force.... But if it is accelerating non uniformly....then the Force is not constant...The 2nd law says F=m*a where m is mass of the body...
Can a body have a varying speed if its velocity constantif yes?
No, because constant velocity means constant speed and constant direction
Can the velocity of a body be constant still varying its speed?
Yes. Velocity is rate (or speed) in a given direction. If you change your direction but not your rate (or speed) then you have changed your velocity without changing speed.
