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a runner slowing down at the end of a race
a runner slowing down at the end of a race
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 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, also known as deceleration, occurs when an object is slowing down. In this case, the runner is reducing their speed as they finish the race.
