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Speed and Velocity — Cumulative exam

Question 40 • AA-F26 Physical Science

Which is an example of negative acceleration?

Answer
A
a snowboarder who increases speed when traveling downhill
B
a biker who maintains a constant speed through a race
C
a skateboarder who reduces speed when moving up a hill
D
a runner who fluctuates speed by increasing and decreasing speed

Explanation

Negative acceleration means an object's velocity is decreasing in the direction it is moving. The skateboarder slows down while moving up the hill, so the speed decreases; this is negative acceleration. The snowboarder speeds up, and the biker's constant speed means zero acceleration.

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