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a downward moving roller coaster is slowing down.
what is the direction of the coasters acceleration?
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Step1: Analyze the motion
When an object is slowing down, its acceleration is in the opposite direction of its velocity.
Step2: Determine the direction
The roller - coaster is moving downward (velocity direction is downward) and is slowing down. So, the acceleration is in the opposite direction of the velocity.
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