Which one of these motions is at constant acceleration?

In summary, the conversation discusses different motions and their potential for constant acceleration. While the car and train both have constant speeds, only the moon's orbit around a planet can be considered a constant acceleration due to its changing direction. However, the teacher insists that the moon's orbit is the only correct answer. This may be due to the assumption that the orbit is a perfect circle, which is not always the case.
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Homework Statement


Which one of these motions is at constant acceleration?
A) A car moving at a constant speed and constant direction.
B) A train making stops along its route.
C) A moon orbiting a planet.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I believe that A is an acceptable answer, since the car is at a constant acceleration of zero.
My teacher says C is the only correct answer.

Thank you for your input!
 
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Your teacher needs to go back to school.
 
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I agree. The teacher seems to be entertaining the notion that the orbit of the moon is a perfect circle, which it ain't.
 
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How the teacher can select C? Have you asked what is the reason?
 

Related to Which one of these motions is at constant acceleration?

1. What is constant acceleration?

Constant acceleration is the rate at which the velocity of an object changes over time, and remains constant throughout the entire motion. It can be represented by a straight line on a velocity-time graph.

2. How is constant acceleration different from uniform motion?

Constant acceleration and uniform motion are similar in that the velocity of the object is changing at a constant rate. However, in uniform motion, the object is moving with a constant velocity, while in constant acceleration, the object is accelerating at a constant rate.

3. What is the equation for calculating constant acceleration?

The equation for calculating constant acceleration is a = (v - u) / t, where a is acceleration, v is final velocity, u is initial velocity, and t is time.

4. What are some examples of motions with constant acceleration?

Some examples of motions with constant acceleration include a car accelerating from a stop sign, a ball rolling down a ramp, and a plane taking off from a runway.

5. Can an object have constant acceleration and changing velocity?

Yes, an object can have a constant acceleration and a changing velocity. This is because acceleration is the rate of change of velocity, so if the acceleration remains constant, the velocity will continue to change at a constant rate.

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