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A train is moving with a speed of 40 m s−1. On applying the brakes, it comes to rest in 20 s. What is the magnitude of average acceleration of the train?

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2 m s2
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3 m s2
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4 m s2
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5 m s2
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Solution

The correct option is A 2 m s2
Given:
Initial velocity: u=40 m s1
Final velocity: v=0 m s1(train is coming to rest)
Time taken: t=20 s.
Let the average acceleration be a

Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity.
a=vut
a=04020=2 m s2
(negative sign denotes that the train is decelerating)

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