Question

A bus moving on a straight road increases its speed uniformly from rest to 20m's over a time period of 1 min. The distance travelled during the time is (a) 150 m (b) 300 m (c) 600 m (d) 900 m​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given that,

• Initial velocity (u) = 0 m/s
• Final velocity (v) = 20 m/s
• Time taken (t) = 1 minute = 60 seconds

In order to find the distance travelled, firstly we need calculate the acceleration.

→ v = u + at

→ 20 = 0 + 60a

→ 20 = 60a

→ 20 ÷ 60 = a

→ ⅓ m/s² = a

Now, by using the 2nd equation of motion :

→ s = ut + ½at²

→ s = 0(60) + ½ × ⅓ × (60)²

→ s = ⅙ × 3600

→ s = 1 × 600

→ s = 600 m

Hence, the distance travelled is 600 m.