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Can velocity of an object be negative when it’s acceleration is positive?

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Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

When a bike is coming to a stop the velocity is negative while the acceleration is positive.

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Example
When a car is coming to rest by braking the acceleration will be negative and the velocity will be positive.
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