What is retardation?
(N/A) When the velocity of an object decreases with respect to time,it is termed as retardation or deceleration.
In reality,negative acceleration is commonly called retardation.
Its $SI$ unit is $m/s^2$.
In reality,negative acceleration is commonly called retardation.
Its $SI$ unit is $m/s^2$.
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View Solution$Assertion$ : Retardation is directly opposite to the velocity.
$Reason$ : Retardation is equal to the time rate of decrease of speed.
$Reason$ : Retardation is equal to the time rate of decrease of speed.
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