A rock is falling from the top of a cliff. Which of the following statements is true? O a. Speed of the rock decreases and its acceleration remains constant O b. Speed of the rock increases and its acceleration remains constant O c. Speed of the rock remains constant and its acceleration increases O d. Speed and acceleration of the rock remains constant

A rock is falling from the top of a cliff. Which of the following statements is true? O a. Speed of the rock decreases and its acceleration remains constant O b. Speed of the rock increases and its acceleration remains constant O c. Speed of the rock remains constant and its acceleration increases O d. Speed and acceleration of the rock remains constant

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Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter3: Accelerated Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 85A

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