Question:

A particle covers $150\, m$ in $8^\text{th}$ second starting from rest, its acceleration is:

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • $ 15\, ms^{-2} $
  • $ 20\, ms^{-2} $
  • $ 10\, ms^{-2} $
  • $ 8\, ms^{-2} $
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

From equation of motion, we have $s=u t+\frac{1}{2} a(2 n-1)$ where $u$ is initial velocity, $t$ is time, $a$ is acceleration and $n$ is the particular second. Since $u=0$, we have $150 =0+\frac{1}{2} a(2 \times 8-1)=\frac{15 a}{2} $ $\Rightarrow a \neq \frac{300}{15}=20 \,m / s ^{2}$
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