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A body starts from rest and moves in a straight line with uniform acceleration of \(5 ...

A body starts from rest and moves in a straight line with uniform acceleration of \(5 ms^{-2}\). How far, in metres, does it go in 10 seconds?
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  • A 50 m
  • B 250 m
  • C 350 m
  • D 500 m
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(s = ut + \frac{1}{2} at^{2}\)
\(u = 0, t = 10 secs, a = 5 ms^{-2}\)
\(s = 0 + \frac{1}{2} 5 \times 10^{2}\)
\(s = 250 m\)

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