Decelerating

Definition

Decelerating refers to a situation where an object is slowing down, specifically when its acceleration has a negative value (opposite direction to its velocity).

Related terms

Acceleration:

Acceleration represents the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. If acceleration is negative, it indicates deceleration.

Velocity:

Velocity refers to both speed and direction of motion. When an object decelerates, its velocity decreases.

Speeding Up: Opposite of decelerating; refers to when an object's speed increases over time.