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A ball with a negative initial velocity slows down as it rolls down on a straight path is the ball’s acceleration positive or negative?

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positive acceleration.

Step-by-step explanation:

As its slowing down gradually, its positive acceleration. When the ball slows down, its acceleration vector is in the opposite direction of its motion. Therefore positive acceleration.

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