A particle is acted upon by a force of constant magnitude which is always perpendicular to the velocity of the particle, the motion of the particle takes place in a plane. It follows that

  • [AIEEE 2004]
  • A

    Its velocity is constant

  • B

    Its acceleration is constant

  • C

    Its kinetic energy is constant

  • D

    It moves in a straight line

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