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only if its speed changes

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if either its speed or direction changes

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if the acceleration is zero

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Solution

The correct option is C

if either its speed or direction changes

Velocity is a vector quantity. It has both magnitude and direction. Hence, it changes if the speed changes or the direction changes.


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