Initial velocity (u) = 0
Final velocity (v) = 10 m s -1
Time (t) = 2 s
Acceleration (a) = v-u\over t
= 10-0\over 2
= 10\over 2
= 5 m s -2
Hence, acceleration of the body is 5 m s -2.
Question
A body starts from rest and acquires a velocity 10 m s^-1 in 2 s. Find its acceleration.
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