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A particle starts its motion from rest under the action of a constant force. If the distance covered in first 10 s is s₁ and that covered in the first 20 s is s₂, then

A

s₂ = 2s₁

B

s₂ = 3s₁

C

s₂ = 4s₁

D

s₂ = s₁

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Identify Conditions: The particle starts from rest (u=0u = 0) and moves under a constant force, which implies constant acceleration (aa).
  2. Select Kinematic Equation: The distance covered (ss) in time (tt) under constant acceleration is given by the second equation of motion: s=ut+12at2s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 Since u=0u = 0, the equation simplifies to s=12at2s = \frac{1}{2}at^2. Thus, distance is directly proportional to the square of time (st2s \propto t^2).
  3. Calculate Distances: For the first 10 seconds (t1=10t_1 = 10 s): s1=12a(10)2=50as_1 = \frac{1}{2}a(10)^2 = 50a For the first 20 seconds (t2=20t_2 = 20 s): s2=12a(20)2=200as_2 = \frac{1}{2}a(20)^2 = 200a
  4. Find Relationship: Divide s2s_2 by s1s_1: s2s1=200a50a=4\frac{s_2}{s_1} = \frac{200a}{50a} = 4 s2=4s1s_2 = 4s_1
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