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A body moving with a velocity of 20 m/s begins to accelerate at 3 m/s2. How far does the body move in 5 seconds?

A196 m
B137.5 m
C260 m
D162.5 m

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Answer is B.

According to the equation of motion

s = vt + 1/2 at2
Where s is distance covered, v is velocity, a is acceleration and t is time taken.
So, by putting all the values, we get

s = (20)(5) + 1/2 (3)(5)2
s = 100 + 1/2 (3)(25)
s = 100 + 1/2 75
s = 100 + 37.5
s = 137.5 meters

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The Correct answer to this question for Penn Foster Students is: 137.5 m

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The Correct answer to this question for Penn Foster Students is: 137.5 m

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