What is meant by the term retardation? Name its S.I. unit.

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If the velocity of a body decreases with time, it is called retardation. As it is decrease in velocity per second, so, retardation is negative acceleration. It's unit is same as that of acceleration.

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What is meant by the term retardation? Name its S.I. unit.

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