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What is retardation ?

A

average speed

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B

negative acceleration

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C

acceleration

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D

state of rest

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Solution

The correct option is B
negative acceleration

Retardation is also a type of acceleration but it always try to oppose the motion

Therefore, it is called negative acceleration

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