$A$ wheel is rotating at a rate of $900$ revolutions per minute about its axis. When the power source is cut off,it comes to rest in $1$ minute. The angular retardation of the wheel in $rad/s^2$ is:

  • A
    $\pi /2$
  • B
    $\pi /4$
  • C
    $\pi /6$
  • D
    $\pi /8$

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