On his way to class, a student on a skateboard is accelerating on a downhill stretch. Which of the following statements is true? (Select all that apply.) V The skateboarder's acceleration is perpendicular to the net force. O The skateboarder is moving in the direction of the net force. V The skateboarder is subjected to a net external force in the direction of motion. O The skateboarder's acceleration is in the direction of the net force.

On his way to class, a student on a skateboard is accelerating on a downhill stretch. Which of the following statements is true? (Select all that apply.) V The skateboarder's acceleration is perpendicular to the net force. O The skateboarder is moving in the direction of the net force. V The skateboarder is subjected to a net external force in the direction of motion. O The skateboarder's acceleration is in the direction of the net force.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

Section2.4: Acceleration

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