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From the structure of your question, we can tell that when you say "accelerating",

you mean "speeding up", although that's only one kind of acceleration.

Assuming that's what you mean, then the answer is: Of course!

Haven't you ever started to move away from a traffic light after it turned green, and

been overtaken and passed by a car that came up behind you, never slowed down,

and sailed right past you at a constant speed through the intersection as you were

picking up speed ?

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Can an accelerating automobile be overtaken by an automobile moving with constant velocity?

From the structure of your question, we can tell that when you say "accelerating", you mean "speeding up", although that's only one kind of acceleration. Assuming that's what you mean, then the answer is: Of course! Haven't you ever started to move away from a traffic light after it turned green, and been overtaken and passed by a car that came up behind you, never slowed down, and sailed right past you at a constant speed through the intersection as you were picking up speed ?


Is a jogger moving at a constant speed accelerating?

No. An object is accelerating if it is changing speed or direction of travel. Since the person in question is running at a constant speed in a straight line, they are not accelerating.


Can a body constant speed still be accelerating with example?

No, a body moving at a constant speed cannot be accelerating. Acceleration is defined as a change in velocity over time, so if the speed of the body remains constant, there is no acceleration. For example, a car moving at a steady 60 mph on a straight road is not accelerating.


If an object is not accelerating, then one knows for sure that it is what?

If an object is not accelerating, then one knows for sure that it is moving at a constant speed.


Can an object that move at a constant speed be accelerating?

No, an object moving at a constant speed cannot be accelerating. Acceleration is defined as a change in velocity over time, so if the speed is constant, there is no change in velocity and therefore no acceleration.

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Can an accelerating automobile be overtaken by an automobile moving with constant velocity?

From the structure of your question, we can tell that when you say "accelerating", you mean "speeding up", although that's only one kind of acceleration. Assuming that's what you mean, then the answer is: Of course! Haven't you ever started to move away from a traffic light after it turned green, and been overtaken and passed by a car that came up behind you, never slowed down, and sailed right past you at a constant speed through the intersection as you were picking up speed ?


Is a jogger moving at a constant speed accelerating?

No. An object is accelerating if it is changing speed or direction of travel. Since the person in question is running at a constant speed in a straight line, they are not accelerating.


Can a body constant speed still be accelerating with example?

No, a body moving at a constant speed cannot be accelerating. Acceleration is defined as a change in velocity over time, so if the speed of the body remains constant, there is no acceleration. For example, a car moving at a steady 60 mph on a straight road is not accelerating.


If an object is not accelerating, then one knows for sure that it is what?

If an object is not accelerating, then one knows for sure that it is moving at a constant speed.


Can an object that move at a constant speed be accelerating?

No, an object moving at a constant speed cannot be accelerating. Acceleration is defined as a change in velocity over time, so if the speed is constant, there is no change in velocity and therefore no acceleration.


If the force acting upon an object are balanced then the object Amust not be moving Bmust be miving with constant velocity Cmust not be accelerating Dnone of these?

If the force acting upon an object are balanced then the object must not be accelerating


Can a body have constant speed and still be accelerating give example?

Yes. The simplest example is an object moving at a constant speed in a circle.


If the net force on an object is zero then the object is?

Not accelerating. It could be stationary or moving at a constant speed.


How is it possible for a car moving at constant speed be accelerating?

Not possible, acceleration dV/dt =0.


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.


When are you most aware of motion in a moving vehicle - when it is moving steadily in a straight line or when it is accelerating?

You are most aware of motion in a moving vehicle when it is accelerating, as you can feel the change in speed more distinctly. When the vehicle is moving steadily in a straight line, the sensation of motion becomes less noticeable because your body has adapted to the constant speed.


How is it possible to be accelerating an traveling at a constint speed?

Acceleration refers to a change in velocity, which can occur even if the speed remains constant. For example, if an object is moving in a circular path at a constant speed, it is still accelerating because its direction is changing constantly. So, it is possible to be accelerating and traveling at a constant speed at the same time.