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A car moving at a speed of 20 m/s is slowed down to a speed of 10 m/s over a distance of 30 m. What is the retardation produced during this time and what is the time taken?

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5 m/s2 and 5 s
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4 m/s2 and 2 s
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5 m/s2 and 2 s
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4 m/s2 and 5 s
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Solution

The correct option is C 5 m/s2 and 2 s
We have,
u=20 m/sv=10 m/ss=30 m

We know:
v2=u2+2as100=400+2×a×30a=5 m/s2
The negative sign indicates that the body is slowing down.
Also, v=u+ at 10=205tt=2s

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