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Before assigning signs in 1D motion, what must be chosen?
AMass of the moving body
BOrigin and positive direction
CValue of g near Earth
DUnit chosen for time
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Origin and positive direction
Signs of displacement, velocity and acceleration depend on where the origin is placed and which direction is positive.
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