When an object accelerates, what about its motion changes?

Speed changes, but not direction.

Either speed or direction can change.

Direction changes, but not speed.

Neither speed or direction can change.

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Proctor

Chemistry

14 December, 10:34

When an object accelerates, what about its motion changes?

Speed changes, but not direction.

Either speed or direction can change.

Direction changes, but not speed.

Neither speed or direction can change.

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Darion Ingram · Answer 1

B) Either speed or direction can change

There are only two ways for you to accelerate: change your speed or change your direction-or change both. If you're not changing your speed and you're not changing your direction, then you simply cannot be accelerating-no matter how fast you're going.

When an object accelerates, what about its motion changes?Speed changes, but not direction.Either speed or direction can change.Direction changes, but not speed.Neither speed or direction can change.

When an object accelerates, what about its motion changes?

Speed changes, but not direction.

Either speed or direction can change.

Direction changes, but not speed.

Neither speed or direction can change.