A car accelerates from rest at 5m/s2 and then retards to rest at 3m/s2. The maximum velocity of the car is 30m/s. The distance covered by the car is
A
150 m
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B
240 m
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C
300 m
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D
360 m
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Solution
The correct option is A 240 m Given maximum Velocity is 30 m/s Distance travelled during acceleration is given by 302−0=2×5×S1 Hence , S1=90m Distance travelled during retardation 0−302=2×−3×S2 Hence , S2=150m ∴ Total distance travelled is 90+150=240m