Difference b/w uniform motion and velocity

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Uniform motion and uniform velocity are closely related concepts in physics, often leading to confusion. Uniform motion refers to covering equal distances in equal time intervals, while uniform velocity specifies that equal displacements are covered in equal time intervals, regardless of the distance. The distinction lies in the emphasis on displacement for uniform velocity, making it a more precise term. In practical terms, both concepts are effectively the same when considering constant velocity.

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Is there any real difference between uniform motion and uniform velocity? Am asking this question because the defination of the two concept are complicating.


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Uniform motion can be defined as a motion which covers equal distance in equal interval of time.http://physics.tutorvista.com/motion/uniform-motion.html while uniform velocity is defined as the velocity of a moving body where equal distances are covered in equal time interval, however small the time interval may be. So is there any real difference or are the two concept the same?
 
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The phrase 'uniform motion' is a bit loose. Better to think of constant velocity. (In practice, they are the same.) And think in terms of equal displacement per unit time, not just distance.
 

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