Essential University Physics
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ISBN: 9780134988559
Author: Wolfson, Richard
Publisher: Pearson Education,
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.4GI
An object is moving initially in the +x-direction. Which of the following accelerations, all acting for the same time interval, will cause the greatest change in its speed? In its direction? (a) 10î m/s2; (b) 10ĵ m/s2; (c) 10î + 5ĵ m/s2; (d) 2î − 8ĵ m/s2
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