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explain whether or not a particle would have acceleration if (a) it's moving in a straight line with constant speed, and (b) moving around a curve with constant speed

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A particle that is moving in a straight line with constant speed will have zero acceleration or no acceleration causing it to move continuously. However, for a particle moving around a curve with constant speed will have a centrifugal acceleration. Hope this answers the question.
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