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An automobile is traveling west. Can it have a velocity toward the west and at the same time have an acceleration toward the east Under what circumstances?

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: If a car is traveling eastward, can its acceleration be westward? Explain.

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