Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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Chapter 1, Problem 8RAT
If an object moves with constant acceleration, its velocity must
- (a) be constant also.
- (b) change by the same amount each second.
- (c) change by varying amounts depending on its speed.
- (d) always decrease.
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