The velocity of a car traveling on a straight road is given by the equation v=9+8t−t2 where v is in meter per second and t in second. The instantaneous acceleration when t=5s is
A
2ms−2
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B
1ms−2
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C
−1ms−2
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D
−2ms−2
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Solution
The correct option is D−2ms−2
v=9+8t−t2, Inst.accn=a=dv/dt=8−2t
∴ instantaneous acceleration at t=5sec=8−2×5=−2m/s2