Is the motion of the rider for each angle of inclination uniformly accelerated? Why or why not?

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Is the motion of the rider for each angle of inclination uniformly accelerated?

Why or why not?

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For each of angle of inclination, the speed of the rider changes. Hence, it is not a uniformly accelerated motion.

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