Question

A car is travelling in the north direction. To stop, it produces a deceleration of 60 m/s2. Which of the following is a correct representation for the deceleration?

• A. 60 m/s2 Northwards
• B. $60 m/s2 Southwards$
• C. $60 m/s2 Eastwards$
• D. $60 m/s2 Westwards$

Answer 1

Answer:

$60 m/s2 Southwards$

Deceleration always acts in the direction opposite to the direction of motion. Magnitude of deceleration is 60 m/s2 and it acts in the direction opposite to North.