Calculating Acceleration from Distance and Time: Is This Solution Correct?

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To calculate the acceleration of a body that starts from rest and covers 150 m during the 8th second, the formula s = ut + 1/2 at^2 is used. With an initial velocity (u) of 0, the calculated acceleration (a) is 4.68 m/s². The solution is questioned for its correctness, prompting verification through a velocity-time (v-t) diagram, where the area represents displacement and the slope indicates acceleration. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding motion equations and graphical analysis in physics. The final calculation and method should be confirmed for accuracy.
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Homework Statement



A body starts from rest along the straight line with uniform acceleration .it covers a distance of 150 m during 8th second of its motion calculate acceralation of body

Homework Equations



s= ut+1/2 at^2

The Attempt at a Solution



u = 0 ;
a = (2*150)/64 = 4.68m/s^2;
Is this right or wrong?please asnwer me as i am posting on behalf of my sister.
 
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That's it.
You can verify it by drawing the v-t diagram... the area is the displacement, the slope is the acceleration.
 
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