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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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An object is accelerating
Options
A only when its speed changes.
B only when its direction changes.
C when its speed or direction changes.
Correct Answer
D if its velocity is large.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acceleration is rate of change of velocity, which can change due to change in speed or direction (or both).

Hint

Acceleration occurs whenever velocity changes.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1032 of 1250
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