Question

A body moving with a constant acceleration travels the distances 3 m and 8 m, respectively in 1 s and 2 s. Calculate: (i) The initial velocity. (ii) The acceleration of bod​

Answer 1

GIVEN :

• Distance = 3 m and 8 m.
• Time = 1 sec and 2 sec.

TO FIND :

• The initial velocity.
• The acceleration of the body.

FORMULAS USED :

• s = ut + 1/2 at².

ANSWER :

i) u = 2 m/s.

ii) a = 2 m/s².