What type of motion of tips of second’s hand of a watch? Is it uniform or accelerated?

The motion of the tips of the second's hand of a watch covers the equal angular distance in equal intervals of time. So its speed is uniform. But this motion is also circular, so its direction changes with respect to time. So it is accelerated. 

Therefore, motion of the tips of the second's hand of a watch is uniformly accelerated circular motion.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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