Assuming the positive direction points North, which of these situations results in a positive velocity and a negative acceleration? O A car driving North and speeding up. A plane flying North and slowing down. O A bicycle riding South and speeding up. An athlete running South and slowing down. It is impossible to have a positive velocity and a negative acceleration.

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Assuming the positive direction points North, which of these situations results in a positive velocity and a negative
acceleration?
A car driving North and speeding up.
A plane flying North and slowing down.
O A bicycle riding South and speeding up.
O An athlete running South and slowing down.
O t is impossible to have a positive velocity and a negative acceleration.
Transcribed Image Text:Assuming the positive direction points North, which of these situations results in a positive velocity and a negative acceleration? A car driving North and speeding up. A plane flying North and slowing down. O A bicycle riding South and speeding up. O An athlete running South and slowing down. O t is impossible to have a positive velocity and a negative acceleration.
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