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Chapter: Motion
A body starting from rest travels with uniform acceleration. If it travels 100m in 5 s. What is the value of acceleration?

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using equation of motion
s= ut +1/2 at²
s= 100m
u= 0
t=5sec
then
100 = 0 + ½ a x 25
Or a= 200/25 = 8m/s²

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