Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0133942651
ISBN 13: 978-0-13394-265-1

Chapter 1 - Concepts of Motion - Conceptual Questions - Page 28: 6

Answer

Position: negative Velocity: negative Acceleration: positive

Work Step by Step

Position is moving to the left of the indicated positive x direction. Velocity is slowing down however it still is in the negative direction. Acceleration is acting opposite the direction of the decreasing velocity therefore it is positive.
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