There is an argument about uniform acceleration between $Mr. X$ and $Mr. Y$. $Mr. X$ says,"acceleration means that the farther you go, the faster you go". $Mr. Y$ says,"acceleration means that the longer you go, the faster you go". Whose statement is correct?

  • A
    $Mr. Y$
  • B
    $Mr. X$
  • C
    Both
  • D
    None

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