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 runner slowing down at the end of a race
a runner slowing down at the end of a race
a swimmer moving at a constant velocity
a swimmer moving at a constant velocity
a diver jumping off a diving board and falling to the swimming pool below
Responses
a bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder
a bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder
a runner slowing down at the end of a race
a runner slowing down at the end of a race
a swimmer moving at a constant velocity
a swimmer moving at a constant velocity
a diver jumping off a diving board and falling to the swimming pool below
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The situation that describes negative acceleration is:
**a runner slowing down at the end of a race.**
Negative acceleration, also known as deceleration, occurs when an object decreases its velocity over time. In this case, the runner is slowing down, indicating a decrease in speed.
**a runner slowing down at the end of a race.**
Negative acceleration, also known as deceleration, occurs when an object decreases its velocity over time. In this case, the runner is slowing down, indicating a decrease in speed.