Under which of the following conditions would a car have a westward acceleration?
A) The car going eastward and its velocity is constant.
B) The car going eastward and its velocity is decreasing.
C) The car going eastward and its velocity is increasing.
D) The car going westward and its velocity is constant.
E) The car going westward and its velocity is decreasing.

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Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity. If a car is going eastward and its velocity is decreasing, it means it is accelerating in the opposite direction, which is westward.

Under Which of the Following Conditions Would a Car Have