A body accelerates uniformly from rest at the rate of 3 ms -2 for 8

PHYSICS
WAEC 1992

A body accelerates uniformly from rest at the rate of 3 ms-2 for 8 seconds. Calculate the distance covered by the body during the acceleration?

  • A. 12m
  • B. 24m
  • C. 48m
  • D. 96m

Correct Answer: D. 96m

Explanation

S = \(\frac{3 \times 8^2}{2}\)

S = 96m



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