Question

Which situation describes a negative acceleration? (1 point)
a swimmer moving at a constant
velocity
‹ a bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder
a diver jumping off a diving board
• and falling to the swimming pool below
• a runner slowing down at the end of a race

Answer 1

The situation that describes negative acceleration is:

**a runner slowing down at the end of a race.**

Negative acceleration (deceleration) occurs when an object decreases its speed over time.