Is It Possible for the Driver of a Car to Accelerate

question 19

Multiple Choice

Is it possible for the driver of a car to accelerate the car without pressing on the accelerator?

• A) Yes, by turning the steering wheel.
• B) Yes, by both of the above methods.
• C) Yes, by pressing on the brake.
• D) No, because the only way to speed up is to press on the accelerator.
• E) No, because of the way that we define the word "acceleration" in physics.

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