If the Velocity of a Sailboat Changes from 4 M/s

question 4

Multiple Choice

If the velocity of a sailboat changes from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over a period of time,what is true of the sailboat's acceleration?

• A)it is positive
• B)it is negative
• C)it is equal to zero
• D)it is equal to 2 knots/hr

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