Question

Which situation describes a negative acceleration? A diver jumping off a diving board and falling to the swimming pool below. A swimmer moving at a constant velocity. A bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder. A runner slowing down at the end of a race.

Answer 1

The situation that describes a negative acceleration is **"A runner slowing down at the end of a race."** Negative acceleration, also known as deceleration, occurs when an object is decreasing its velocity over time, which is what happens when the runner slows down.