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An athlete is throwing a discus in a sports event. He holds the discus in his hand and gives it a circular motion by rotating his own body. Then he releases the discus in the desired direction. The discus moves along a straight line.
Which statement about the direction of the velocity of this discus is correct?

A

the direction of velocity constantly changes

B

the direction of velocity is constant through out the motion

C

direction of velocity changes at some points only.

D

both (b) and (d) are correct.

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The correct Answer is:
A
In case of circular motion, the direction of velocity of the object changes constantly.
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