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A car decelerates uniformly from 25m/s to rest over a distance of 62.5m. What is the deceleration?

Use v2=v02+2ax. Here, v=0, v0=25m/s, x=62.5m. 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 62.5 m as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Uniform Acceleration and Graphical Analysis

A bike moving at 108km/h comes to rest in 9s with uniform deceleration. What is the magnitude of deceleration?

Convert speed: 108km/h=108⋅10003600=30m/s. 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 3.3 m/s² as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion