If the velocity and acceleration of an object are in the opposite directions, a. The speed of the object increases with time. O b. The speed of the object decreases with time O c. The object remains at rest. O d. The speed of the object remains constant.

If the velocity and acceleration of an object are in the opposite directions, a. The speed of the object increases with time. O b. The speed of the object decreases with time O c. The object remains at rest. O d. The speed of the object remains constant.

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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If the velocity and acceleration of an object are in the opposite directions,
O a.
The speed of the object increases with time.
O b. The speed of the object decreases with time
The object remains at rest.
O d. The speed of the object remains constant.

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