what is retardation? and how doesit affect the speed?

Retardation is the acceleration which acts opposite to the direction of the motion of the body which causes decrease in the velocity of the moving body. Thus it slows down the moving body.

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retardation is negative acceleration it slows the speed down

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retardation is deceleration or stopping.  for example while driving a car when the driver applies the brakes retardation occurs to slow down the speed of the car.it also slows down the speed.

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