University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321973615
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 2 - Motion Along a Straight Line - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 57: Q2.10

Answer

Yes.

Work Step by Step

Consider a situation where the velocity is constant and not zero, i.e., the v-t graph is horizontal. This is shown in the graphs of the motorist’s motion at the top of page 50. The velocity is not zero, and the acceleration is zero.
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