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Motion in a Straight Line: Equations of Motion Applications MCQ

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Equations of Motion ApplicationsMediumQuestion 5217

Question

A body moving at 30 m/s is decelerated at 5 m/s². The distance covered before stopping is:
  1. A
    3 m
  2. B
    90 m
    Correct
  3. C
    150 m
  4. D
    6 m

Correct answer

90 m

Explanation

v² = u² − 2as. At rest: 0 = 900 − 10s → s = 90 m.