AP EAMCET202119 Aug 2021Morning ShiftPhysicsMotion in One DimensionActual
Which of the following decreases, in motion on a straight line, with constant retardation?
Options
- ASpeed
- BAcceleration
- CDisplacement
- DDistance
Correct answer
A. Speed
Step-by-step solution
Using the equation of uniform motion v = u + a t Here, v   is final speed, u   is initial speed and a   is the acceleration for time t . Now, there is constant retardation in motion,i.e., acceleration = - a Therefore, v = u + - a t v = u - a t ∴ v < u Hence, the speed of the body will decrease under constant retardation.