Q10DQ
Question
Can you have zero acceleration and nonzero velocity? Use a graph to explain.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
If at any time velocity is constant, then acceleration will be zero.
1Step 1: Identify given quantities
Extract initial velocity, acceleration, time, displacement.
2Step 2: Choose kinematic equation
Use v=v0+at, x=v0t+0.5at^2, or v^2=v0^2+2a*dx.
3Step 3: Substitute and solve
Plug in values and solve.
4Step 4: State the answer
The answer is:
If at any time velocity is constant, then acceleration will be zero.
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