$A$ bus decreases its speed from $80 \, km \, h^{-1}$ to $50 \, km \, h^{-1}$ in $4 \, s$. Find the acceleration of the bus.

  • A
    $2.083 \, m \, s^{-2}$
  • B
    $-2.083 \, m \, s^{-2}$
  • C
    $1.5 \, m \, s^{-2}$
  • D
    $-1.5 \, m \, s^{-2}$

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