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A particle is moving in a straight line such that its velocity is increasing at 5 ms–1 per meter. The acceleration of the particle is _______ms–2 at a point where its velocity is 20 ms–1.
A particle is moving in a straight line such that its velocity is increasing at 5 ms–1 per meter. The acceleration of the particle is _______ms–2 at a point where its velocity is 20 ms–1.
Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
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Correct Answer: 100
Solution and Explanation
\(\frac{dv}{ds}=5^{-1}/m\)
a=v \(\frac{dv}{ds}\)
=20×5=100 m/sec2
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