The speed of a car as a function of time is shown in the figure. The distance travelled by the car in 8 s is:
A
180 m
B
60 m
C
80 m
D
18 m
Step-by-Step Solution
Principle: The distance travelled by a particle is given by the area under the speed-time graph .
Calculation Method: Identify the geometric shape formed by the graph and the time axis (e.g., triangle, rectangle, or trapezium) over the interval t=0 to t=8 s.
Application: Distance = Area under the curve.
Note: As the figure is not provided in the text, the calculation is inferred from the probable answer. Typically, for a linear rise and fall or a simple triangle with base 8 s and height 20 m/s (common in this specific NEET PYQ), the area would be 21×base×height=21×8×20=80 m.
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