If the speed of a moving object decreases,what are the directions of its velocity and acceleration?

  • A
    Velocity and acceleration are in the same direction.
  • B
    Velocity and acceleration are in opposite directions.
  • C
    Acceleration is perpendicular to velocity.
  • D
    Acceleration is zero.

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