$(a)$ Differentiate between uniform linear and uniform circular motion.

$(b)$ Write any four examples of uniform circular motion.

$(c)$ Is uniform circular motion is accelerated motion ?

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$(a)$ In uniform linear motion, a body moves along a straight line with constant speed. While in uniform circular motion, a body moves along a circular path with uniform speed.

$(b)$ $(i)$ Motion of particle on a wheel.

$(ii)$ Motion of satellite around a plant.

$(iii)$ Motion of moon around the earth.

$(iv)$ Motion of any particle on arm of clock.

$(c)$ Yes, in uniform circular motion, the direction of motion of the body changes continuously.

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