Vectors: Acceleration and Velocity

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The discussion focuses on the concepts of velocity and acceleration in the context of a car traveling through a dip in the road. The car maintains a constant speed, indicating that its velocity vector points horizontally to the right. The acceleration vector, however, points inward towards the center of the curve, demonstrating the change in direction of the car's motion despite the constant speed.

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Homework Statement


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The figure below shows a car traveling to the right at a constant speed through a dip in the road. Add vectors to the figure showing the direction of the car's velocity and acceleration.


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The Attempt at a Solution


Would the acceleration be inward of the curve, meaning the arrow would put straight up from the car for acceleration?
And would the velocity point straight out of the car to the right?
 

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Yes that would be correct as the car is traveling with constant speed.
 

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