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Retarding Force

Description:

Retarding force refers to a force that opposes or slows down the movement or motion of an object. It acts in the opposite direction to the object's motion, thereby reducing its speed or bringing it to a complete stop.

Examples:

Noun:

The friction between the car's tires and the road acts as a retarding force, helping the driver to slow down and brake.

When parachutists jump out of an airplane, air resistance acts as a retarding force, gradually reducing their speed as they descend.

Verb:

The scientist conducted an experiment to determine the retarding forces present in the water flow.

Strong winds can retardingly affect the flight path of a paper airplane, making it difficult to reach its intended destination.

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