Comparing Constant Velocity and Accelerated Motion

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A body in motion with constant velocity maintains a steady speed and has zero acceleration. In contrast, accelerated motion involves a change in velocity, meaning the object experiences a non-zero acceleration. The confusion arises from the misconception that an object can have constant velocity while also being accelerated. Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity, so if an object is accelerating, its velocity cannot remain constant. Understanding these principles clarifies the fundamental differences between constant velocity and accelerated motion.
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I want to know the comparison between a body in motion with constant velocity and accelerated motion?
Like a body when it is motion with constant velocity its velocity is constant(v =constant) and acceleration (a=0)...?
and when a body is in accelerated motion its velocity will be constant(v =constant) and acceleration is also constant (a =constant) or acceleration has some value.
Please elaborate to make me clearer as possible.!
 
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You assume an accelerated object moves at constant speed. This is the contradiction that confuses you
 


Acceleration means a change in Cartesian velocity.
 


assuc said:
and when a body is in accelerated motion its velocity will be constant(v =constant) and acceleration is also constant (a =constant) or acceleration has some value.
Since acceleration is the rate of change of velocity, you cannot have constant velocity with a non-zero acceleration.
 
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