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प्रश्न
Distinguish between acceleration and retardation.
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उत्तर
Acceleration is the increase in velocity per second, while retardation is the decrease in velocity per second. Thus, retardation is negative acceleration. In general, acceleration is taken positive, while retardation is taken negative.
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