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The velocity of a body increases from 5 m/s to 15 m/s while covering a distance of 20m. Find the acceleration.
A5 m/s^2
B10 m/s^2
C2 m/s^2
D4 m/s^2
✓ Correct Answer: A — 5 m/s^2
v^2 = u^2 + 2as => 15^2 = 5^2 + 2 * a * 20 => 225 - 25 = 40a => a = 5.
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