Physics
Distinguish between uniform velocity and variable velocity.
Motion in One Dimension
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The difference between uniform velocity and variable velocity is as follows:
| Uniform Velocity | Variable Velocity (or non-uniform) |
|---|---|
| If a body travels equal distances in a particular direction, in equal intervals of time, the body is said to be moving with a uniform velocity. | If a body moves unequal distances in a particular direction in equal intervals of time or it moves equal distances in equal intervals of time, but its direction of motion does not remain the same, then the velocity of the body is said to be variable (non uniform). |
| Example — A body, once started on a frictionless surface, moves with uniform velocity. | Example — The motion of a body in circular path, even with uniform speed is with variable velocity as the direction of motion of body continuously changes with time. |
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