Which situation describes a negative acceleration?(1 point)

Question

Responses

a bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder
a bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder

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

a swimmer moving at a constant velocity

Answer 1

The situation that describes a negative acceleration is:

a runner slowing down at the end of a race.

Negative acceleration (deceleration) occurs when an object is reducing its speed. In this case, the runner is slowing down.