Question

Can a particle be accelerated (a) if its speed is constant, (b) if its velocity is constant​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. yes

b. no

Explanation:

it can be accelerated if its speed is costant

Answer 2

Answer:

a.yes

b.no

Explanation:

a.acceleration depends magnitude and direction but speed is a scalar(only magnitude) so it may have acceleration if it is not movin in a straight line

b.acceleration and velocity boh depend on direction and magnitude so if it has constant velocity 0 acceleration