Suppose that a car traveling to the west (-x direction) begins to slow down as it approaches a traffic light. Which statement concerning its acceleration must be correct?

A) Its acceleration is decreasing in magnitude as the car slows down.
B) Its acceleration is positive.
C) Its acceleration is negative.
D) Its acceleration is zero.


B

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