True of false? velocity and acceleration

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A negative acceleration does not necessarily mean an object is slowing down; it depends on the direction of the velocity. If an object has both negative velocity and negative acceleration, it is indeed slowing down. Distance is always a non-negative value, as it represents a measure of space traveled. Conversely, if an object has negative velocity and positive acceleration, it is speeding up. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately interpreting motion in physics.
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Homework Statement


a negative acceleration must mean an object is slowing down.
if an object has a negative velocity and a negative acceleration the object is slowing down.
distance can never be negative
if an object has a negative velocity and a positive acceleration the object is speeding up.

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true?
not sure at all
true?
false?
 
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