An object accelerates in a direction that is always perpendicular to its motion. What is the effect, if any, of the acceleration on the object’s speed and direction?

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An object accelerates in a direction that is always perpendicular to its motion.

What is the effect, if any, of the acceleration on the object’s speed and direction?

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The object will not be able to accelerate perpendicular to direction of motion

Mike Burba answered Jul 28, 2017

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