A body accelerates uniformly from rest at the rate of 3 m/s\(^2\) for 8 seconds. Calculate the distance covered by the body during the acceleration?

A body accelerates uniformly from rest at the rate of 3 m/s\(^2\) for 8 seconds. Calculate the distance covered by the body during the acceleration?

A 12m
B 24m
C 48m
D 72m
E 96m

waec 1992 physics

The correct answer is E. 96m

S = \(\frac{3 \times 8^2}{2}\)

S = 96m

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