Newton's Second Law Quick Check
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Question
Which situation describes a negative acceleration?(1 point)
Responses
a bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder
a bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder
a swimmer moving at a constant velocity
a swimmer moving at a constant velocity
a runner slowing down at the end of a race
a runner slowing down at the end of a race
a diver jumping off a diving board and falling to the swimming pool below
1 answer
The correct answer is "a runner slowing down at the end of a race."