Equations of Motion: Practice Problem & Solution

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Equations of Motion. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Given initial velocity \(u = 20 \text{ km/h}\), final velocity \(v = 60 \text{ km/h}\), and time \(t = 4 \text{ h}\). For uniform acceleration, the distance \(S = \frac{u+v}{2}t\). Plugging in the values, \(S = \frac{20 + 60}{2} \times 4 = \frac{80}{2} \times 4 = 40 \times 4 = 160 \text{ km}\).