The velocity of a body will be changed in magnitude and direction while its acceleration is constant. Is it possible?

Yes, it is possible. When the direction of velocity and acceleration is same, the magnitude of the velocity changes but the direction remains same. But if they are in different directions, the magnitude as well as direction of the body will be changed.

[Read: Motion in a Straight Line]

For example, in projectile motion, the magnitude and direction of the velocity of the projectile changes at every point of its trajectory while the acceleration remains same. This is because, the acceleration of the projectile is equal to the acceleration due to gravity acting vertically downward.

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