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At t=0 an object has a velocity of 35 m/s and a steady acceleration of -10 m/s2.
- Make a sketch of velocity vs. time for this motion from t=0 to t=5 s.
- Make a sketch of acceleration vs. time for this motion from t=0 to t=5 s.
- Does the object change directions between 0 and 6 s?
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