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The picture of the position vs. time graph shows an object that is...

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accelerating/speeding up

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Acceleration is defined as the CHANGE in

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velocity divided by the time interval

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Why does a car accelerate as it rounds a corner at a constant speed?

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Its direction changes

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Which graph shows the object standing still? Options: A, B, C, D

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B

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Determine where the car has no acceleration: A car shortly after a stoplight turns green, A car approaching a red light, A car with the cruise control set at 80 km/h, A car turning a curve at a constant speed.

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A car with the cruise control set at 80 km/h

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The SI unit for acceleration is

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m/s²

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A negative acceleration means that your object is _____.

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slowing down

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A roller coaster accelerates from an initial speed of 6.0 m/s to a final speed of 70 m/s over 4 seconds. What's the acceleration?

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16 m/s²

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A drag racer accelerated from 0 m/s to 200 m/s in 5 s. What was the acceleration?

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40 m/s²

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A car accelerates from a standstill to 70 m/s in 10 seconds. What is the acceleration?

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7m/s²