Can an object have a speed of zero and an acceleration of zero?
Question asked by: cherrye
Asked on: 06 Oct 2008
Yes, an object that is stationary has no speed, and also as there is no change in speed then it also has no acceleration, relative to the correct reference frame of course.
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Replied at: 12 Oct 2008
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Maybe in the center of the universe (if there is a center. Thats a harder question than it seems. A very theoretical yes lolBy: Chris19579
Date of comment: Tue, May 5th 2009
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