When does a particle experience retardation (deceleration)?

  • A
    When velocity and acceleration are in the same direction.
  • B
    When velocity and acceleration are in opposite directions.
  • C
    When velocity is zero but acceleration is non-zero.
  • D
    When acceleration is zero.

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