Which of the following has no acceleration?
a. a satellite orbiting at a constant speed
b. a person running once around a track at a constant speed
c. a car making a turn at a constant speed
d. a person running 100 m straight across a field at a constant speed

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D. As acceleration is a change of speed or direction.
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'Acceleration' means ANY change in speed or direction
of motion.

A).  Acceleration.  The satellite is in a curved orbit, so
its direction is constantly changing.

B).  Acceleration.  The person is on a curved track, so
his direction is changing.

C).  Acceleration.  The car is following a curve, so
its direction is changing.

D).  No acceleration.  Straight, at constant speed. 
No change of speed or direction.

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