Question

which of the following fruits are accelerating? select all that apply. a heavy coconut that is speeding up as it falls from a tree toward the ground a pomegranate that is flying upward with decreasing speed after being tossed in the air a papaya that is moving straight along a grocery - store conveyor belt at a constant speed

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of acceleration

Acceleration is a change in velocity (speed or direction).

Step2: Analyze the papaya on conveyor - belt

It moves at a constant speed in a straight - line, so no acceleration.

Step3: Analyze the pomegranate in the air

It has a changing speed (decreasing as it goes up), so it is accelerating due to gravity.

Step4: Analyze the coconut falling from a tree

It is speeding up as it falls, so it is accelerating due to gravity.

Answer:

A pomegranate that is flying upward with decreasing speed, a heavy coconut that is speeding up as it falls from a tree