Two cars travel along a level highway. It is observed that the distance between the carsis increasing. Which one of the following statements concerning this situation isnecessarily true?1. The velocity of each car is increasing.2. At least one of the cars has a non-zero3. The leading car has the greater acceleration.4. The trailing car has the smaller acceleration.5. Both cars could be accelerating at the same rate.141 PreviouS

Two cars traveling along a level highway.The distance between two cars is increasing with time.

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