If the magnitude of the velocity of an object increases, we may be sure that during the time of this increase,
A) the object is accelerated.
B) the acceleration of the object increases.
C) the object is moving in a straight path.
D) the object is changing direction.
E) none of these

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An increase in the magnitude of velocity means there is a change in speed, which directly implies acceleration, as acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity with time.

If the Magnitude of the Velocity of an Object Increases