An object undergoes acceleration (non-zero) when it

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The question is asking for the conditions under which an object experiences non-zero acceleration. Acceleration occurs when there is a change in velocity, which includes speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.

Answer

Speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

The options that result in non-zero acceleration are when the object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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The options that result in non-zero acceleration are when the object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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An object accelerates when its velocity changes, either by increasing speed, decreasing speed, or altering its direction.

Tips

A common mistake is thinking that acceleration only occurs when the speed changes, but changing direction also counts.

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