Question
Which situation describes a negative acceleration? (1 point)
COURSE TOOLS
• a bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder
• a swimmer moving at a constant velocity
• a runner slowing down at the end of a race
• a diver jumping off a diving board and falling to the swimming pool below
COURSE TOOLS
• a bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder
• a swimmer moving at a constant velocity
• a runner slowing down at the end of a race
• a diver jumping off a diving board and falling to the swimming pool below
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The situation that describes a negative acceleration is:
**a runner slowing down at the end of a race.**
Negative acceleration, often referred to as deceleration, occurs when an object decreases its velocity over time. In this case, the runner is slowing down, indicating a reduction in speed.
**a runner slowing down at the end of a race.**
Negative acceleration, often referred to as deceleration, occurs when an object decreases its velocity over time. In this case, the runner is slowing down, indicating a reduction in speed.
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