Question:

A body starting from rest, accelerates at a constant rate a m/s² for some time after which it decelerates at a constant rate b m/s² to come to rest finally. If the total time elapsed is t sec, the maximum velocity attained by the body is given by

Options :

  • (a)(ab/a+b)t m/s
  • (b)(ab/a-b)t m/s
  • (c)(2ab/a+b)t m/s
  • (d)(2ab/a-b)t m/s

Answer :

(a)(ab/a+b)t m/s

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