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Is it possible for speed to be constant while acceleration is not zero?
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Speed is the magnitude of velocity and is always positive. Velocity is a vector quantity that refers to "the rate at which an object changes its position." In other words, velocity is speed in a given direction. Acceleration, on the other hand, is the rate of Show more…
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