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A ferris wheel turning at a constant speed of 5 meters seconds is not accelerating true or false

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. Velocity factors in the magnitude of movement (how fast) and the direction of the movement. Even if it is travelling at a constant speed, it is changing directions. So, the ferris wheel is accelerating.

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No, its not accelerating.

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