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GK QUESTION#3036

Considering the actual orbits rather than circular constant-speed approximations, which are examples of exactly uniform circular motion? I. The Moon around Earth II. Earth around the Sun

  1. AOnly I
  2. BOnly II
  3. CBoth I and II
  4. DNeither I nor IICorrect answer
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D. Neither I nor II

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The actual Moon–Earth and Earth–Sun orbits are approximately elliptical, and their orbital speeds vary. Neither is exactly uniform circular motion. Circular constant-speed models are useful approximations, but neither actual orbit is an exact constant-speed circle.

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