Question

what does it mean when a change in velocity is negative? the object is slowing down. the object is speeding up. the object is changing direction. the object is falling down.

Explanation:

Velocity is a vector quantity with magnitude (speed) and direction. A negative change in velocity means the object is decelerating (slowing down) as acceleration (rate of change of velocity) is negative.

Answer:

The object is slowing down.