If a body moves with uniform retardation, the velocity-time graph is a straight line

inclined to the time axis with a positive slope

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inclined to the time axis with a negative slope

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parallel to the time axis

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parallel to the velocity axis

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The correct option is C inclined to the time axis with a negative slope
Slope of a velocity-time graph with time axis indicates acceleration.
A positive slope indicates acceleration.
The negative slope indicates retardation.

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(b) a straight line parallel to the time axis.

(d) a straight line inclined to the time axis.

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If a body moves with uniform retardation, the velocity-time graph is a straight line

The correct option is C inclined to the time axis with a negative slopeSlope of a velocity-time graph with time axis indicates acceleration.A positive slope indicates acceleration.The negative slope indicates retardation.

The correct option is C inclined to the time axis with a negative slope
Slope of a velocity-time graph with time axis indicates acceleration.
A positive slope indicates acceleration.
The negative slope indicates retardation.