when an object slows down, its acceleration is

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	positive
B	centripetal
C	negative
D	constant

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -When a car is slowing down, the acceleration and velocity are in opposite directions. The acceleration is negative.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: When an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction, it is undergoing acceleration. The rate at which an object’s velocity changes with respect to time is called acceleration. And the velocity can change the speed of the object and also change the direction of the speed.

Detailed explanation-3: -An object can also have a positive acceleration if it is slowing down while moving in a negative direction. Since the object is slowing down, the acceleration is in the opposite direction of its motion.

Detailed explanation-4: -When an object slows down, its acceleration is opposite to the direction of its motion. This is known as deceleration.

Detailed explanation-5: -Acceleration due to gravity is generally considered to be negative because the force of gravity pulls in the downward direction.

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