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FMA-2026-03 · 2026 F = ma (AAPT)

2026 F = ma Exam — Question 3

A point moves in the xy plane, and its trajectory is shown in the figure below. y x One of the following pairs of graphs shows the time dependence of vx and vy for this motion. Select the correct pair. vy vx t t
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