Mixed Motion ConceptsMediumQuestion 5247
Question
A body accelerates from rest to 10 m/s in 5 s, then decelerates to rest in 10 s. The total distance is:
- A75 mCorrect
- B125 m
- C100 m
- D25 m
Correct answer
75 m
Explanation
Phase 1: s₁ = ½(0+10)(5) = 25 m. Phase 2: s₂ = ½(10+0)(10) = 50 m. Total = 75 m.