Numerical - Find distance traveled by bus when accelerated

Q.  A bus travels with a speed of 15 m/s when accelerated at 0.10 m/s2 from its rest position. What is the distance traveled?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. 1125 m
b. 1000 m
c. 2250 m
d. None of the above

ANSWER: 1125 m
 

    Discussion

  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 15 Dec 15
    Given: Initial speed (u) = 0, acceleration = 0.10 m/s2 , speed (v) = 15 m/s, distance traveled = ?

    Formula: v2 = u2 + 2as

    Solution:

    Substituting the given values, we get

    v2 = u2 + 2as

    (15)2 = 0 + ( 2 x 0.10 x s)

    Distance traveled (s) = 1125 m

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