NEET Physics Speed & Velocity MCQ Question
What happens to the acceleration of a particle when it is speeding up?
Acceleration is in the direction of velocity.
Acceleration is opposite to the direction of velocity.
Acceleration remains zero.
Acceleration is always positive.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
When a particle is speeding up, its acceleration is in the direction of its velocity, as stated in the NCERT context. This principle applies regardless of the choice of origin and axis.
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