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The slope of the velocity - time graph for retarded motion is

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Positive

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Negative

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Zero

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Can be positive, negative or zero

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Solution

The correct option is B
Negative

The slope of velocity-time graph denotes acceleration. For a retarded motion acceleration is negative.

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