A particle travels 10 m in first 5 s and 10 m in next 3 s . assuming constant acceleration what is the distance traveled in the next 2 s ?

options :-
1. 8.3 m
2. 9.3 m
3. 10.3 m
4. none of these

please answer with full explanation

1 Answer
Aug 7, 2017

"1. 8.3 m"

Explanation:

Particle travels "10 m" in first 5 seconds

Using equation of motion "S = ut +"\ 1/2"at"^2

10 = "5u" + ("25a")/2

Multiply both sides with 8

80 = "40u + 100a"