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A truck moving at 90km/h applies brakes and stops after 12s. If the deceleration triples after 8s, what is the total dis

Speed: 90km/h=25m/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 190 m as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems