Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0133942651
ISBN 13: 978-0-13394-265-1

Chapter 1 - Concepts of Motion - Exercises and Problems - Page 29: 13

Answer

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Work Step by Step

We know that the acceleration vectors will be zero until the driver of the car presses the brakes. Once the driver presses the brakes, the car will move towards right which shows that the car slows down and hence the velocity vectors will become shorter.
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