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JAMB Physics 1988 Question 6

Question 6

Motion

A particle starts from rest and moves with a constant acceleration of 0.5 m s−2. The distance covered by the particle in 10 s is

  1. A.2.5 m
  2. B.5.0 m
  3. C.25.0 m
  4. D.50.0 m
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Answer: C (25.0 m)

Explanation

s = ½at² = ½ × 0.5 × 100 = 25 m.