WAEC Further Mathematics 2024 Question 20

Question 20

Dynamics

A particle starts from rest and accelerates at 4 ms−2. Find the distance covered after 4 seconds.

  1. A.12 m
  2. B.14 m
  3. C.18 m
  4. D.32 m
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Answer: D (32 m)

Explanation

s = ut + ½at² = 0 + ½ × 4 × 16 = 32 m.