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waynest

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on: Jul 28, 2018

Define acceleration, and give an example.

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Define velocity, and give an example.

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swimkari

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Acceleration is the time rate of change of velocity. Ex: a ball falls with an
acceleration of 9.8 m s2 when released near the surface of the Earth.

Answer to Question 2

Velocity is the time rate of change of displacement. Ex: a car is traveling north at
60 km/h.

waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018

Excellent

mochi09

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