How many variables are required to define the motion of a body in a plane?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
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The correct option is (b) 2
Easy explanation: The motion of a body in a plane can be defined by using two variables. These are the two defining axes of the Coordinate system, x and y. Once we have the displacement as a function of these to variables, any other quantity can be found out.