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A particle starts its motion from rest under the action of a constant force. If the distance covered in the 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) under a constant force, which implies constant acceleration (aa) according to Newton's Second Law (F=maF=ma) .
  2. Select Kinematic Equation: For a particle moving with constant acceleration starting from rest, the distance (SS) covered in time (tt) is given by the equation: S=ut+12at2S = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 Since u=0u=0, this 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: Distance covered in the first 10 seconds (t1=10t_1 = 10 s): S1=12a(10)2=50aS_1 = \frac{1}{2}a(10)^2 = 50a Distance covered in the first 20 seconds (t2=20t_2 = 20 s): S2=12a(20)2=200aS_2 = \frac{1}{2}a(20)^2 = 200a
  4. Determine Relationship: Taking the ratio of S2S_2 to S1S_1: S2S1=200a50a=4\frac{S_2}{S_1} = \frac{200a}{50a} = 4 S2=4S1S_2 = 4S_1
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