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The above map shows the route of a car traveling from home to the parkIf the car is traveling at a constant speed, does the car accelerate at any point on the route? Yes or No, and explain your reasoning.

The above map shows the route of a car traveling from home to the parkIf the car is-example-1
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Yes, The car will accelerate if its velocity changes in magnitude, in direction, or both. If a car is traveling at a constant speed of 35 m/s, it can be accelerating if its direction of motion is changing.

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