Question icon
Grade 11Mechanics

Is it possible for an object to be speeding up while its acceleration is decreasing? give the reason.

Profile image of VISHESH DHARAIYA
11 Years agoGrade 11
Answers icon

1 Answer

Profile image of sourav
11 Years ago
yes, it is possible if the both velocity(v) and acceleration(a) are in same direction, i.e. if v is -ve and a is -ve or v is +ve and a is also +ve then speed will inc. if ane of them is in opp direction then speed will dec. bcoz they are just oppose each otther