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Which situation describes a negative acceleration?(1 point)
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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 runner slowing down at the end of a race
a runner slowing down at the end of a race

a diver jumping off a diving board and falling to the swimming pool below
a diver jumping off a diving board and falling to the swimming pool below

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A runner slowing down at the end of a race.

Negative acceleration (deceleration) means the acceleration is opposite the direction of motion, so the runner’s speed is decreasing.