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What is the velocity ratio called? |
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The rate of change of position. |
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What does acceleration describe? |
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In which direction does the object's average acceleration vector point? |
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In the same direction as the change in velocity. |
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When is an object speeding up? |
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When the velocity and acceleration vectors point in the same direction. |
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When is an object slowing down? |
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When the velocity and acceleration vectors point in opposite directions. |
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When is an object moving with a constant velocity? |
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When the acceleration is 0. |
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