Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion - Check Your Understanding - Page 124: 2

Answer

Your car might still be accelerating even though the speed is constant.

Work Step by Step

Even though your car runs at a constant speed, the velocity vector can still be constantly changing position, for example, when your car is negotiating a curve. A velocity vector changing position means there is acceleration. So yes, your car might be accelerating.
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