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Which of the following is true for an object moving in a circular orbit at a steady speed?.
- A.There is no acceleration because the speed is constant.
- B.The object is accelerating because its direction is continuously changing.
- C.The object's motion is uniform, so its velocity is constant.
- D.The magnitude of its velocity is changing, causing acceleration.
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