A car moving at a speed of 20m/s is slowed down to a speed of 10m/s over a distance of 30m. What is the retardation produced during this time and what is the time taken?
A
5m/s2 and 5s
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B
4m/s2 and 2s
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C
5m/s2 and 2s
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D
4m/s2 and 5s
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Solution
The correct option is C5m/s2 and 2s We have, u=20m/sv=10m/ss=30m
We know: v2=u2+2as⇒100=400+2×a×30⇒a=−5m/s2 The negative sign indicates that the body is slowing down. Also, v=u+ at ⇒10=20−5t⇒t=2s