Select the correct answer. An airplane is flying at a constant speed in a positive direction. It slows down when it approaches the airport where it's going to land. Which term describes the slowing of the plane?

A. stationaryB. positive velocityC. positive accelerationD. negative accelerationE. constant velocity

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Anya Klein

2 September, 09:02

Select the correct answer. An airplane is flying at a constant speed in a positive direction. It slows down when it approaches the airport where it's going to land. Which term describes the slowing of the plane?

A. stationaryB. positive velocityC. positive accelerationD. negative accelerationE. constant velocity

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Kara Hicks · Answer 1

An airplane is flying at a constant speed in a positive direction. It slows down when it approaches the airport where it's going to land. this is an example of negative acceleration (D).