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The speed of a car travelling on a straight road is listed below at successive intervals of 1 is :
`{:("Time(s)",0,1,2,3,4),("Speed (m/s)",0,2,4,6,8):}`
Which of the following is/are correct? The car travels
1. with a uniform acceleration of 2 `m//s^(2)`.
2. 16 m in 4 s.
3. with an average speed of 4 m/s.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A

1 , 2 and 3

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 2 only

D

1 only

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The correct Answer is:
To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given data and verify each statement regarding the car's motion. ### Given Data: - **Time (s)**: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 - **Speed (m/s)**: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 ### Step 1: Calculate the acceleration Acceleration is defined as the change in velocity over time. We can calculate it using the formula: \[ a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t} \] From the data: - Initial speed \( v_0 = 0 \) m/s at \( t = 0 \) s - Final speed \( v_f = 8 \) m/s at \( t = 4 \) s Thus, the change in velocity \( \Delta v = v_f - v_0 = 8 - 0 = 8 \) m/s. The time interval \( \Delta t = 4 - 0 = 4 \) s. Now substituting these values into the acceleration formula: \[ a = \frac{8 \, \text{m/s}}{4 \, \text{s}} = 2 \, \text{m/s}^2 \] **Conclusion for Statement 1**: The car travels with a uniform acceleration of \( 2 \, \text{m/s}^2 \). **(True)** ### Step 2: Calculate the distance traveled in 4 seconds To find the distance traveled, we can use the formula for distance when acceleration is constant: \[ s = v_0 t + \frac{1}{2} a t^2 \] Where: - \( v_0 = 0 \) m/s (initial speed) - \( a = 2 \) m/s² (calculated acceleration) - \( t = 4 \) s Substituting the values: \[ s = 0 \cdot 4 + \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2 \cdot (4)^2 \] \[ s = 0 + \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2 \cdot 16 \] \[ s = 16 \, \text{m} \] **Conclusion for Statement 2**: The car travels 16 m in 4 s. **(True)** ### Step 3: Calculate the average speed Average speed is defined as the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken: \[ \text{Average speed} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}} \] From the previous calculation: - Total distance = 16 m - Total time = 4 s Substituting the values: \[ \text{Average speed} = \frac{16 \, \text{m}}{4 \, \text{s}} = 4 \, \text{m/s} \] **Conclusion for Statement 3**: The average speed is 4 m/s. **(True)** ### Final Conclusion: All three statements are correct. ### Answer: The correct answer is **Option 1** (1st, 2nd, and 3rd statements are correct). ---
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