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The acceleration will either speed up or slow down an object's motion in the direction it is applied. Any change in speed or direction is considered acceleration.

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Does the change of a direction affect acceleration?

Yes, changing the direction of an object's motion affects its acceleration. Acceleration is a vector quantity, so a change in direction will result in a change in acceleration even if the speed remains constant.


In what way can force affect motion?

Force can either start motion, change the speed or direction of motion, or stop an object in motion. It is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction, leading to acceleration in the direction of the force applied.


Acceleration is against the direction of motion?

Acceleration can be in the opposite direction of motion, which is called deceleration. Acceleration can also be in the same direction as motion, causing an increase in speed. The direction of acceleration depends on the forces acting on the object.


What can you say about the direction of the acceleration and the force that produces it?

Acceleration always occurs in the direction of the net force acting on an object. If the net force and acceleration have the same direction, the object speeds up; if they have opposite directions, the object slows down. The relationship between acceleration and the force that produces it is described by Newton's second law of motion.


What is an example of a motion in which acceleration is in direction of motion?

Throwing an object straight up in the air is an example of a motion in which acceleration is in the direction of motion. After the object is released, the acceleration due to gravity acts downward, which is in the same direction as the motion of the object as it goes up and then comes back down.

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How does acceleration affect motion in the same direction?

It will increase the velocity of the the object in which the acceleration is applied.


Does the change of a direction affect acceleration?

Yes, changing the direction of an object's motion affects its acceleration. Acceleration is a vector quantity, so a change in direction will result in a change in acceleration even if the speed remains constant.


How does a negative or positive acceleration affect motion?

It can change the direction of motion or it can speed up or slow down an object.


In what way can force affect motion?

Force can either start motion, change the speed or direction of motion, or stop an object in motion. It is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction, leading to acceleration in the direction of the force applied.


How does friction affect movement of object?

Friction provides a force, and therefore an acceleration, in the opposite direction of motion.


Acceleration is against the direction of motion?

Acceleration can be in the opposite direction of motion, which is called deceleration. Acceleration can also be in the same direction as motion, causing an increase in speed. The direction of acceleration depends on the forces acting on the object.


What kind of motion does the speed and direction not change?

Acceleration in motion refers to a change in speed or direction of that object's motion. So a type of motion in which speed and direction do not change is a motion in which the acceleration is constant (i.e. unchanging).


What can you say about the direction of the acceleration and the force that produces it?

Acceleration always occurs in the direction of the net force acting on an object. If the net force and acceleration have the same direction, the object speeds up; if they have opposite directions, the object slows down. The relationship between acceleration and the force that produces it is described by Newton's second law of motion.


What is an example of a motion in which acceleration is in direction of motion?

Throwing an object straight up in the air is an example of a motion in which acceleration is in the direction of motion. After the object is released, the acceleration due to gravity acts downward, which is in the same direction as the motion of the object as it goes up and then comes back down.


What is the direction of the centripetal acceleration vector in circular motion?

The direction of the centripetal acceleration vector in circular motion is towards the center of the circle.


Is the acceleration of an object always in the same direction of the net force?

No, the acceleration of an object is in the direction of the net force applied to it. If the net force is in the same direction as the object's motion, the acceleration will be in the same direction. If the net force is opposite to the object's motion, the acceleration will be in the opposite direction.


What is motion direction?

it is when you change directions.