Given that the initial velocity of a body is u and after t s its final velocity is v, then, what equation can we use to calculate deceleration?
A
a=v+ut
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B
a=v−ut
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C
a=u−vt
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D
a=tv−u
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Solution
The correct option is Ba=v−ut Since the initial velocity, final velocity and time are given, we can use the first equation of motion, i.e. v=u+at, Therefore, a=v−ut