Question

A train starting from rest moves with a uniform acceleration of 0.2 m/s² for 5 minutes. Calculate the speed acquired and the distance travelled in this time.

Answer 1

Initial velocity, u=0m/s

Final velocity, v=?

Acceleration, a=0.2 m/s²

Time, t=5min= 5 x60=300 sec

Using, v = u + at

v =0 + 0.2 x 300=60m/s

And the distance travelled is