* Velocity: Velocity refers to the speed and direction of an object. When a car is slowing down, its velocity is in the direction of the car's motion.
* Acceleration: Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. Since the car is slowing down, its acceleration is in the opposite direction to its velocity.
Think of it this way:
* Velocity: The car is moving forward (let's say to the right).
* Acceleration: The brakes are applied, causing the car to slow down. The acceleration is acting in the opposite direction (to the left).
Key Concept: Acceleration doesn't always mean speeding up! It can also mean slowing down. If the acceleration is in the opposite direction of the velocity, the object will decelerate (slow down).
