On Its Own,a Certain Tow-Truck Has a Maximum Acceleration of 3.0

question 3

Multiple Choice

On its own,a certain tow-truck has a maximum acceleration of 3.0 m/s².What would be the maximum acceleration when this truck was towing a bus of twice its own mass?

• A)2.5 m/s²
• B)2.0 m/s²
• C)1.5 m/s²
• D)1.0 m/s²

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Definitions:

Terminal Moraine

A mound or ridge of debris deposited at the end of a glacier, marking its furthest advance.

Glacier

A large, slow-moving river of ice, formed from compacted layers of snow, that shapes the landscape through its movement and melting.

U-Shaped Valley

A type of valley formed by the erosive action of glaciers, characterized by its U-shaped cross-section.

Lateral Moraine

A deposit of debris along the sides of a glacier, formed from the accumulation of material eroded from the valley walls.