Concept:
For uniformly accelerated motion, distance covered is given by:
\(\displaystyle s=ut+\frac{1}{2}at^2\)
where,
\(u=\) initial velocity
\(a=\) acceleration
\(t=\) time
Step 1: Write the given values.
The body starts from rest, so:
\(\displaystyle u=0\)
Acceleration:
\(\displaystyle a=2\ \text{m/s}^2\)
Time:
\(\displaystyle t=5\ \text{s}\)
Step 2: Apply the formula.
\(\displaystyle s=ut+\frac{1}{2}at^2\)
\(\displaystyle s=(0)(5)+\frac{1}{2}(2)(5)^2\)
\(\displaystyle s=0+1\times 25\)
\(\displaystyle s=25\ \text{m}\)
Step 3: Final conclusion.
Hence, the distance covered is:
\(\displaystyle \boxed{25\ \text{m}}\)