Negative acceleration is called retardation.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Retardation or negative acceleration is the acceleration of a moving body when the final velocity of the body is less than the initial velocity.
The SI unit of retardation or negative acceleration is the meter per second square (m/s²).
Hence, the given statement is true.

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