2. An object is initially at rest and starts to accelerate uniformly at 3 m/s2 at time t = 0 s. At time t = 8 s, what would be the distance travelled by the object?

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2.	An object is initially at rest and starts to accelerate uniformly at 3 m/s2 at time t = 0 s. At time t = 8 s, what would be the distance travelled by the object?

anonymous · Answer

$s=v_0t + \frac{1}{2}at^2$

anonymous · Answer

Sorry can you put it in simpler terms? I dont get it.

anonymous · Answer

$$v_0 = 0$$
$$a = 3$$

$$t=8$$
Now Solve

anonymous · Answer

s is the displacement / distance travelled
v$_0$ is the initial velocity (the object starts at rest, so this is 0).
t is the time taken for this movement to occur (8 seconds)
a is the acceleration ($3 ms/s^2)$

Just plug the values into the equation, and you'll get your answer quickly.