Why does $(second)^{2}$ occur in the unit of acceleration?

  • A
    Because velocity is divided by time twice.
  • B
    Because acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time.
  • C
    Because it is a fundamental unit.
  • D
    Because distance is measured in square meters.

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$A$ train starting from rest picks up a speed of $10\, m s^{-1}$ in $100\, s$. It continues to move at the same speed for the next $250\, s$. It is then brought to rest in the next $50\, s$. Plot a speed-time graph for the entire motion of the train and calculate:
$(i)$ acceleration of the train while accelerating,
$(ii)$ retardation of the train while retarding,
$(iii)$ the total distance covered by the train.

The following table shows the position of three persons between $8.00\, am$ to $8.20\, am$.
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$8.00\, am$$0$$0$$0$
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$8.15\, am$$20$$15$$24$
$8.20\, am$$25$$20$$27$

$(i)$ Who is moving with constant speed?
$(ii)$ Who has travelled the maximum distance between $8.00\, am$ to $8.05\, am$?
$(iii)$ Calculate the average speed of person $A$ in $km\, h^{-1}$.

$(a)$ Define uniform circular motion.
$(b)$ Is the uniform circular motion an accelerated motion? Give reasons for your answer.

$A$ person standing at $A$ goes to $B$ by following any of the paths $1, 2$ or $3$. Which path can we measure to find the average velocity?

The following displacement-time graph shows the positions of a body at different times. Calculate the velocity of the body as it moves from: $(i) A-B, (ii) B-C, (iii) C-D$.

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