A car is initially moving at 20 m/s east,and a little while later it is moving at 10 m/s north.Which of the following best describes the orientation of the average acceleration during this time interval?
A)northeast
B)northwest
C)west
D)north of west

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The car is experiencing a change in velocity that is both to the north and to the west. Thus, the average acceleration vector is in the direction that is north of west.

A Car Is Initially Moving at 20 M/s East,and a Little