* Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.
* Velocity has both speed and direction.
* Slowing down means the speed is decreasing, but the direction of motion is staying the same.
Example:
Imagine a car moving forward (positive direction) and then applying the brakes. The car is slowing down, but it's still moving in the same direction. The acceleration is in the opposite direction of the motion (backward), causing the car to decelerate.
Key Point:
It's important to remember that acceleration doesn't always mean "speeding up". It describes any change in velocity, which includes slowing down (also called deceleration).
