Which of the following statements is correct for an object moving with constant speed? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements is correct for an object moving with constant speed?
A. It must have zero acceleration
B. Its velocity is constant
C. It may have acceleration
D. Its displacement equals distance
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Constant speed does not imply zero acceleration if direction changes, e.g., uniform circular motion has centripetal acceleration. Velocity may change direction. Displacement magnitude ≤ distance. So only option B is correct.

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