Question

Which of the following objects is accelerating?

Answer 1

Accelerating means it is gaining speed

The only one that is gaining speed here is C
a flower pot falling from a second story window

Answer 2

Answer : The correct options are, (b) and (c)

Explanation :

Acceleration can be defined as the rate change of velocity. It is a vector quantity. when either the speed or direction or both changes for a body, it is said to accelerate.

In option a, a car is moving with constant speed in a single direction. Hence, it is not accelerating.

In option b, through car is moving with constant speed but it is moving on a curved path which means its direction is changing. Hence, it is accelerating.

In option c, the flower pot is falling through second story. It is falling under gravity. it is accelerating due to gravity.

In option d, statue in center of park is at rest. Hence, it is not accelerating.  

Thus, correct options are b and c.