Understanding Acceleration: Remember, acceleration is speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction. Derections for the following statements. If a statement describes acceleration, say on Yes. If the statement does not describe acceleration, say on No.

1. Your pet dog runs around in circles, chasing his tail. *
Yes
or
No
2. A car slows down as it comes to a red light. *
Yes
or
No
3. You pedal your bicycle at a speed of 5km/hr. *
Yes
or
No
4. As you see your friend approaching, you jump up from your chair and run over to greet her. *
Yes
or
No
5. Your brother walks across the room to open the window. *
Yes
or
No
6. You begin to walk faster when you sense that someone is following you. *
Yes
or
No