Can an Object Have Increasing Speed While Its Acceleration Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

Can an object have increasing speed while its acceleration is decreasing? Support your answer with an example.

• A)No, this is impossible because of the way in which acceleration is defined.
• B)No, because if acceleration is decreasing the object will be slowing down.
• C)Yes, and an example would be an object falling in the absence of air friction.
• D)Yes, and an example would be an object rising in the absence of air friction.
• E)Yes, and an example would be an object released from rest in the presence of air friction.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded, also known as the market-clearing price.

Shortage

A scenario in which the need for a product surpasses the amount available at a particular price.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of goods or services that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level in a given period.

Equilibrium

A state in which market supply and demand balance each other, resulting in stable prices.