Suppose That a Car Traveling to the West (The -X

question 47

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a car traveling to the west (the -x direction) begins to slow down as it approaches a traffic light.Which statement concerning its acceleration in the x direction is correct?

• A) Both its acceleration and its velocity are positive.
• B) Both its acceleration and its velocity are negative.
• C) Its acceleration is positive but its velocity is negative.
• D) Its acceleration is negative but its velocity is positive.

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