Acceleration

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What is the unit of acceleration?

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m/s²

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Acceleration: is the rate of change in

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velocity

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As the ball falls towards the ground, its velocity

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increases

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Which isn't an example of acceleration? Options: When the car is speeding up, When the car slows down, When you fall off a bridge, No change in velocity

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No change in velocity

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Which of the following objects is accelerating?

• A car driving in a northwest at a constant speed of 35 mph.
• A car driving southwest at a constant speed of 35 mph.
• A car driving in a circle at a constant speed of 35 mph.
• A car driving south at a constant speed of 45 mph.

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A car driving in a circle at a constant speed of 35 mph.

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Why does a car accelerate when going around a corner at 20 mph?

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The car is accelerating because it's changing direction

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Does acceleration only occur when things speed up?

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False

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In each of the following cases, determine where the car has no acceleration? Options: 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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Acceleration can be classified as _______________ (Options: Speeding up, Slowing Down, Changing directions, All of the above)

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All of the above

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

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accelerating/speeding up