A truck accelerates from rest at point A...

A truck accelerates from rest at point A with constant acceleration of magnitude a and subsequently , passes points B and C as shown in the figure.

The distance between points B and C is `x`, and the time required for the truck to travel from B to C is t. Which expression determines the average speed of the truck between the points B and C ?

A

`v^(2)= 2 ax`

B

`v = x t`

C

`v = x/t`

D

`v = 1/2 at^(2)`

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C

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