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The direction in which an object moves is given by the direction of the velocity of the object and not by the direction of acceleration. Explain with an example.

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To explain why the direction in which an object moves is given by the direction of its velocity and not by the direction of its acceleration, we can break it down step by step using the example of a ball thrown upward. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Velocity and Acceleration**: - Velocity is a vector quantity that indicates the speed of an object in a specific direction. It tells us how fast and in which direction the object is moving. - Acceleration is also a vector quantity that indicates the rate of change of velocity. It tells us how quickly the velocity of an object is changing and in which direction that change is occurring. ...
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