Suppose That a Car Traveling to the West (-X Direction)

question 134

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Its acceleration is zero.
• B) Its acceleration is negative.
• C) Its acceleration is decreasing in magnitude as the car slows down.
• D) Its acceleration is positive.

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