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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Acceleration

Question 1 • MO-Physical Science A-CR

Which scenario involves acceleration?

Answer
A
a motorcycle at constant speed on a highway
B
a recreational vehicle parked in a campground
C
a car decreasing its speed due to a red light
D
a teenager talking to friends at an intersection

Explanation

Acceleration occurs when an object's velocity changes, either in speed or direction. In choice C, the car decreases its speed as it approaches a red light, so its velocity is changing and it is accelerating (slowing down).

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