Suppose That a Car Traveling to the West Begins to Slow

question 177

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a car traveling to the west begins to slow down as it approaches a traffic light. Which of the following statements about its acceleration is correct?

• A) Since the car is slowing down, its acceleration must be negative.
• B) The acceleration is toward the west.
• C) The acceleration is zero.
• D) The acceleration is toward the east.

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