* Velocity and Acceleration: Velocity describes the speed and direction of motion. Acceleration describes the rate of change of velocity.
* Opposite Directions: When acceleration acts in the opposite direction to velocity, it means the object is slowing down. Think of applying brakes to a car – the car's velocity is forward, but the acceleration due to the brakes is backward, causing the car to slow down.
In this case:
* The body's velocity is eastward.
* The acceleration is westward.
* This means the body is slowing down its eastward motion.
Example: Imagine a car traveling east at 60 mph and then applying its brakes. The acceleration due to the brakes is westward, causing the car to slow down.
