A 1500 kg car travels at a constant speed of 22.0 m/s around a track. Which of the following statements is true concerning this car?
A. The velocity of this car is also constant.
B. Magnitude and velocity are not the same on the straight parts of the tracks.
C. Magnitude and velocity are the same on the straight parts of the track.
D. The net force acting on this car is zero.
A. The velocity of this car is also constant.
B. Magnitude and velocity are not the same on the straight parts of the tracks.
C. Magnitude and velocity are the same on the straight parts of the track.
D. The net force acting on this car is zero.
1 Answer
Feb 17, 2017
C
Explanation:
Cause in a straight line/linear motion the velocity and speed are equal due to same direction. As velocity is a vector quantity it will change only when it changes the direction.