Suppose That a Car Traveling to the West (-X Direction)

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a car traveling to the West (-x direction) begins to slow down as it approaches a traffic light. Make a statement concerning its acceleration.

A) The car is decelerating, and its acceleration is positive.
B) The car is decelerating, and its acceleration is negative.
C) The acceleration is zero.
D) The car is accelerating, and its acceleration is positive.
E) The car is accelerating, and its acceleration is negative.