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Starting from rest, a particle confined to move along a straight line is accelerated at a rate of 5.0 `m//s^(2)`. Which one of the following statements accurately describes the motion of this particle ?

A

The particle travels 5.0 m during each second.

B

The particle travels 5.0 m only during the first second.

C

The acceleration of the particle increases by 5.0 `m//s^(2)` during each second.

D

The speed of the particle increases by 5.0 m/s during each second.

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