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If the velocity of a body increases with time, then its acceleration is O a. positive O b. neutral C. zero d. negative

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Chapter2: Kinematics

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Problem 20PE: An Olympic-class sprinter starts a race with an acceleration of 4.50 m/s2. (a) What is her speed...

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If the velocity of a body increases with time, then its acceleration is
O a. positive
O b. neutral
O C. zero
d. negative

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