When the force acts in the opposite direction of motion, then the speed will increase or decrease?

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When the force acts in the opposite direction of motion, then the speed will increase or decrease?

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The force acting on a body of mass 'm' and acceleration 'a' is given by,

F=ma

 

The above equation is valid when force 'F' and acceleration 'a' are in the same direction.

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