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:

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1.  **Principle:** The distance travelled by a particle is given by the area under the speed-time graph .
2.  **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 $t=8	ext{ s}$.
3.  **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 $8	ext{ s}$ and height $20	ext{ m/s}$ (common in this specific NEET PYQ), the area would be $\frac{1}{2} 	imes 	ext{base} 	imes 	ext{height} = \frac{1}{2} 	imes 8 	imes 20 = 80	ext{ m}$.

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