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  • Uniform Velocity: Understanding Acceleration and Its Absence
    If a body is moving with uniform velocity, its acceleration will be zero.

    Here's why:

    * Velocity is a measure of both speed and direction.

    * Uniform velocity means the object is moving at a constant speed in a straight line.

    * Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. If velocity is not changing, there is no acceleration.

    Think of it this way: If you're driving a car at a steady 60 mph on a straight highway, your speed and direction aren't changing, so you're not accelerating.

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