If a subway train is moving to the left (has a negative velocity) and then comes to a stop, what isthe direction of its acceleration? Is the acceleration positive or negative?

Given Velocity of subway train is towards left .

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If a subway train is moving to the left (has a negative velocity) and then comes to a stop, what che direction of its acceleration? Is the acceleration positive or negative?

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