College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Kinematics: Description of Motion - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 59: 10

Answer

The final velocity is 0. if an object accelerates and then accelerates the other way, it can be looked at like a car. When the car accelerates, it goes faster, but when it brakes, which is equal in magnitude, the cars stops. Therefore, the final velocity is 0.

Work Step by Step

The final velocity is 0. if an object accelerates and then accelerates the other way, it can be looked at like a car. When the car accelerates, it goes faster, but when it brakes, which is equal in magnitude, the cars stops. Therefore, the final velocity is 0.
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