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This is one of those theoretical situations, like the frictionless surface you will see in physics problems. The short answer is that no, a car travelling at a constant speed is not accelerating. Acceleration is a change in velocity over time. Velocity is speed, so if you have zero change in velocity over a period of time, you have acceleration of zero. In the real world, you will have other factors acting on the vehicle, which would affect the acceleration.
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If a car is traveling in a straight line at a constant speed is it accelerating?
No. 'Acceleration' means a change in speed or direction over time. If the car is moving at a constant speed in a constant direction, then it isn't accelerating.
What is the acceleration of a car going a constant speed of 100?
A car going at a constant speed is not accelerating (its rate of acceleration is zero).
If a car moves at constant speed also moving at constant velocity give an example?
A car moving at constant speed in a straight line is also moving at constant velocity.
How can a car be travelling at a constant speed yet be be accelerating?
Yes - - - if it's turning.
Is a car balanced or unbalanced when turninng while moving at a constant speed?
The forces acting on the car are unbalanced because it is accelerating by changing direction, even though it has constant speed. Unbalanced forces cause acceleration (change in motion). That is what Newton's first law of motion is about.
If a car is traveling in a straight line at a constant speed is it accelerating?
No. 'Acceleration' means a change in speed or direction over time. If the car is moving at a constant speed in a constant direction, then it isn't accelerating.
How is it possible for a car moving at constant speed be accelerating?
Not possible, acceleration dV/dt =0.
What is the acceleration of a car going a constant speed of 100?
A car going at a constant speed is not accelerating (its rate of acceleration is zero).
What is the accleration of a car traveling for 2.5 at a constant speed of 95?
0. "Constant speed" means it is not accelerating.
Would you consider a car turning around a corner at a constant speed to be accelerating?
It depends on which direction you are resolving the acceleration from. If you use the original direction of the car as it turns it is decelerating as the speed it is moving in that direction is decreasing. If you resolve from the direction which the car will be going towards then it is accelerating as its speed in that direction is increasing.
What acceleration of a car accelerate even thought your speed don't change?
If the car is moving at a constant speed but is changing direction, it is accelerating. Acceleration is change in velocity, and velocity includes magnitude (speed) and direction.
If a car moves at constant speed also moving at constant velocity give an example?
A car moving at constant speed in a straight line is also moving at constant velocity.
An object cannot be accelerating if it has a constant speedtrue or false?
An object with a constant (vector)velocity is not accelerating. An object with a constand (scalar)speed can actually be accelerating, a car with a constant speed that passes around a corner is changing direction and is subjected to a lateral acceleration.
How can a car be travelling at a constant speed yet be be accelerating?
Yes - - - if it's turning.
How can a car be accelerating if its speed is constant at 65 miles per hour?
it can't
Is a car balanced or unbalanced when turninng while moving at a constant speed?
The forces acting on the car are unbalanced because it is accelerating by changing direction, even though it has constant speed. Unbalanced forces cause acceleration (change in motion). That is what Newton's first law of motion is about.
What must cause acceleration when a car is moving a constant speed and why?
Acceleration is scientifically defined as a change in velocity, not an increase in speed. Thus slowing down, speeding up, or changing direction are all forms of accelerating. If one is moving at a constant speed, then the only way to accelerate would be to change direction.
