A car takes off from rest and covers a distance of 80m on a straight road in 10s. Calculate the magnitude of its acceleration

A. 1.25ms‾²
B. 1.60ms‾²
C. 4.00ms‾²
D. 8.00ms‾²

Correct Answer: Option B

B. 1.60ms‾²

Explanation

s = ut+½at²

80 = 0 x 10 + ½ x a x 10²

a = 80/50 =1.6m/s²