An object undergoes acceleration (non-zero) when it

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The question is asking about the conditions under which an object undergoes non-zero acceleration, specifically which scenario among the provided options reflects that condition.

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speeds up, slows down, or changes direction

The final answer is: speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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The final answer is: speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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An object undergoes acceleration if its velocity changes in magnitude or direction. This means speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.

Tips

A common mistake is thinking an object must increase its speed to be accelerating. In fact, any change in velocity, including slowing down or changing direction, results in acceleration.

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