Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 4 - Kinematics in Two Dimensions - Conceptual Questions - Page 109: 1

Answer

(a) The component of the acceleration vector which is parallel to the velocity vector is pointing in the opposite direction to the velocity vector. Therefore, the object is slowing down. (b) The component of the acceleration vector which is perpendicular to the velocity vector is directed to the right of the velocity vector. Therefore, the object is curving to the right.

Work Step by Step

(a) The component of the acceleration vector which is parallel to the velocity vector is pointing in the opposite direction to the velocity vector. Therefore, the object is slowing down. (b) The component of the acceleration vector which is perpendicular to the velocity vector is directed to the right of the velocity vector. Therefore, the object is curving to the right.
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