A car moving north is brought to rest by applying brakes

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Problem

A car moving north is brought to rest by applying brakes. While slowing down, the car continues to move 5 m5\,\text{m} northward as the braking force acts toward the south. Identify the sign of the work done by the braking force and justify your answer in one sentence.

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