A cyclist goes around a level, circular track at constant speed. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Since the cyclist’s speed is constant, her acceleration is zero.” Explain.

A cyclist goes around a level, circular track at constant speed. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Since the cyclist’s speed is constant, her acceleration is zero.” Explain.

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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