In which of the following cases does a car have a negative

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QUESTION:

In which of the following cases does a car have a negative velocity and a positive acceleration? A car that is traveling in the

(a) –\( x\) direction at a constant 20 m/s.

(b) – \(x\) direction increasing in speed.

(c) +\(x\) direction increasing in speed.

(d) – \(x\) direction decreasing in speed.

(e) +\(x\) direction decreasing in speed.

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QUESTION:

In which of the following cases does a car have a negative velocity and a positive acceleration? A car that is traveling in the

(a) –\( x\) direction at a constant 20 m/s.

(b) – \(x\) direction increasing in speed.

(c) +\(x\) direction increasing in speed.

(d) – \(x\) direction decreasing in speed.

(e) +\(x\) direction decreasing in speed.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

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ANSWER:

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Sign of the velocity depends upon the direction of travel. Sign of acceleration depends upon the direction of travel and if the velocity is increasing or decreasing.

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