A cyclist moving at 18 km/h stops pedalling and comes to rest after 10 m due to friction. Deceleration is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A cyclist moving at 18 km/h stops pedalling and comes to rest after 10 m due to friction. Deceleration is
A. 0.8 m/s²
B. 5 m/s²
C. 2.5 m/s²
D. 1.25 m/s²
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
18 km/h = 5 m/s. v² = u² + 2as => 0 = 5² + 2a×10 => 25 + 20a = 0 => a = -25/20 = -1.25 m/s², deceleration = 1.25 m/s². Negative acceleration.

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