The motion of a particle is described in the velocity vs. time graph shown in the above figure. Over the nine-second interval shown, we can say that the acceleration of the particle: O increases and then decreases only decreases. O constant Increases

The motion of a particle is described in the velocity vs. time graph shown in the above figure. Over the nine-second interval shown, we can say that the acceleration of the particle: O increases and then decreases only decreases. O constant Increases

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The motion of a particle is described in the velocity vs. time graph shown in the above figure.
Over the nine-second interval shown, we can say that the acceleration of the particle:
O increases and then decreases
only decreases.
constant
Increases

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