Which situation is an example of negative acceleration?

Question

A. A jogger slowing down at the end of a race
B. A driver jumping off a diving board and falling to the swimming pool below
C. A car moving at a constant velocity
D. A bicycle increasing its velocity as the rider pedals harder

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. A jogger slowing down at the end of a race.

Negative acceleration, also known as deceleration, occurs when an object's speed decreases over time. In this case, the jogger is slowing down, indicating negative acceleration.