What does the acceleration vs time graph for a constant velocity look like? A horizontal line equal to zero. A horizontal line (any value). A straight line that can be angled upwards or downwards. A curved line.

What does the acceleration vs time graph for a constant velocity look like? A horizontal line equal to zero. A horizontal line (any value). A straight line that can be angled upwards or downwards. A curved line.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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