A particle starts from rest and moves with constant acceleration. The distance covered in the first 3 seconds is 9 m. The acceleration is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A particle starts from rest and moves with constant acceleration. The distance covered in the first 3 seconds is 9 m. The acceleration is

A. 4 m/s²

B. 3 m/s²

C. 2 m/s²

D. 1 m/s²

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

s = ut + ½at², u=0 => 9 = ½a(3)² => 9 = ½a×9 => a = 2 m/s².

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