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a downward moving elevator is slowing down.
what is the direction of the elevators acceleration?
direction = (tap direction to change.)
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Step1: Analyze velocity and acceleration relationship
When an object is slowing down, its acceleration is in the opposite direction of its velocity.
Step2: Determine velocity and acceleration directions
The elevator is moving downward (velocity is downward). Since it is slowing down, acceleration is opposite to velocity.
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