If a car is travelling eastward and slowing down, what is the direction of acceleration?
Correct answer: B. Westward
- A. Eastward
- B. Westward
- C. Neither eastward nor westward
- D. The data given is insufficient
Explanation
In terms of determining the direction of acceleration: 1. When gaining speed, the acceleration is in the direction of movement 2. When slowing down, the acceleration is in the opposite direction to the direction of movement Hence, if the car is slowing down in the eastward direction then the acceleration will be opposite in the westward direction.
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