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A rocket accelerates from rest at 4m/s2 for 6s, then moves at constant speed for 5s. What is the total distance covered?

Phase 1: v=4⋅6=24m/s, x1=12⋅4⋅(6)2=72m. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 192 m as the result, so option D is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Equations of Motion and Problem Solving

A rocket accelerates from rest at 5m/s2 for 8s, then moves at constant speed for 4s. What is the total distance covered?

Phase 1: v=5⋅8=40m/s, x1=12⋅5⋅(8)2=160m. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 320 m as the result, so option D is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Distance, Displacement and Velocity-Time Relations