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

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