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  • Zero Acceleration, Non-Zero Velocity: Explained with a Graph
    Yes, it is possible to have zero acceleration but non-zero velocity. Here's the explanation and a graph:

    Scenario: Imagine a car moving at a constant speed on a straight road.

    Explanation:

    * Velocity: Velocity is a measure of both speed and direction. In our scenario, the car is moving at a constant speed and in a straight line, so it has a constant velocity.

    * Acceleration: Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. If the velocity is constant, then the acceleration is zero.

    Graph:

    We can visualize this on a velocity-time graph:

    * X-axis: Time (t)

    * Y-axis: Velocity (v)

    The graph will be a horizontal line, meaning the velocity remains constant over time.

    [Image of a horizontal line graph with "Velocity" on the Y-axis and "Time" on the X-axis]

    Key takeaway: Zero acceleration does not mean the object is stationary. It simply means the object is not changing its velocity. The object can still be moving at a constant speed.

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