Suppose That a Car Traveling to the East (+X Direction)begins

question 52

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Its acceleration is in the +x direction.
• B)Its acceleration is in the -x direction.
• C)Its acceleration is zero.
• D)Its acceleration is decreasing in magnitude as the car slows down.

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