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A car is travelling at a constant velocity of 15 m/s when the driver applies the brakes, bringing the car to a complete stop in 3 seconds. Calculate the acceleration of the car during braking. Explain what the sign of your answer indicates. [4 marks]

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A car is travelling at a constant velocity of 15 m/s when the driver applies the brakes, bringing the car to a complete stop in 3 seconds. Calculate the acceleration of the car during braking. Explain what the sign of your answer indicates. [4 marks].

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