Is any force exerted on you when you slow down while moving along a straight line?
A) No, no force acts as long as you are slowing down.
B) Yes, there is a backward force on you, opposite to your direction of motion.
C) Yes, there is a sideways force on you.
D) Yes, there is a force on you but it is impossible to state the direction of this force because the question contains insufficient information.
E) Yes, there is a forward force on you, along your direction of motion.

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When you slow down, a backward force (often friction or air resistance) acts opposite to your direction of motion, causing deceleration.

Is Any Force Exerted on You When You Slow Down