Physics (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976444
Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 4EYU
At a certain time, object 1 has an initial velocity of -2 m/s and an acceleration of 3 m/s2. At the same time, object 2 has an initial velocity of 5 m/s and an acceleration of -1 m/s2. (a) Is the speed of object 1 increasing or decreasing? Explain. (b) Is the velocity of object 1 increasing or decreasing? Explain. (c) Is the speed of object 2 increasing or decreasing? Explain. (d) Is the velocity of object 2 increasing or decreasing? Explain.
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