If the velocity of a sailboat changes from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over a period of time, what is true of the sailboat's acceleration?

If the velocity of a sailboat changes from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over a period of time, what is true of the sailboat's acceleration? 



A. it is positive
B. it is negative
C. it is equal to zero
D. it is equal to 2 knots/hr









Answer: B