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If the acceleration of an object is zero, can its velocity be negative?
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Step 1: The equation for acceleration is given by: \[ a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t} \] where \( a \) is acceleration, \( \Delta v \) is the change in velocity, and \( \Delta t \) is the time interval. Show more…
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