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2025 F = ma Exam — Question 4

A mouse M is running from A to A′ with constant speed u1 . A cat C is chasing the mouse with constant speed u2 and direction always toward the mouse. At a certain time M C ⊥ AA′ and the length of M C = L. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the cat C? A M u1 A′ u2 C — Source: Question 4, 2025 F = ma Exam, © 2025 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and the U.S. Physics Team. Adapted by PhysicsTrainer: reformatted into a separate question and answer choices for online multiple-choice practice; any shared setup from nearby questions is repeated here. Not affiliated with or endorsed by AAPT or the U.S. Physics Team.

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