A car is initially moving at 30 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) north of west
B) northwest
C) west
D) north of east

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average acceleration is in the direction of the change in velocity, which is from east to north. The average acceleration is therefore north of east.

A Car Is Initially Moving at 30 M/s East and a Little