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A body moves, from rest with a constant acceleration of 5 m per sec. The distance covered in 5 sec is most nearly

A. 38 m

B. 62.5 m

C. 96 m

D. 124 m

Answer: Option B


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  1. Revati Mathpati
    Revati Mathpati :
    5 years ago

    u=0
    a=5m/s^2
    t=5 s
    v= u + at
    v=5*5 =25 m/s
    v^2 - u^2 = 2as
    625-0= 2*5*s
    s=625/10
    s=62.5 m

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