Which of the following would be the best description of the subject having a 'negative acceleration'?

Question

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A rocket firing off its booster engines to reach orbit

An airplane on a runway about to take off

A roller skater moving at a constant speed on a level sidewalk

A car using its brakes to come to a stop in a parking lot

Answer 1

The best description of the subject having a 'negative acceleration' is:

A car using its brakes to come to a stop in a parking lot.

Negative acceleration, also known as deceleration, occurs when an object is slowing down, which is precisely what happens when a car applies its brakes.