Can an object be accelerated while traveling at constant velocity? Why or why not?

Sangram Anand asked May 4, 2023

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Sangram Anand asked May 4, 2023

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No: (V2 - V1) / t = a

If the vector velocity of the object does not change during time t then there is no defined acceleration

Freethrow answered May 10, 2023

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