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A motor vehicle is brought to rest from a speed of 15ms-1 in 20 seconds. Calculate the ...

A motor vehicle is brought to rest from a speed of 15ms-1 in 20 seconds. Calculate the retardation.
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  • A 0.75ms-1
  • B 1.33ms-2
  • C 5.00ms-2
  • D 7.50ms-2
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Retardation = \(\frac{u - v}{t}\)
= \(\frac{15 -0}{20}\)
= 0.75ms-1

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