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A body starts from rest and moves with constant acceleration. The ratio of distance covered in the first second to the second second is:

A1:1
B1:2
C1:3
D1:4

✓ Correct Answer: C1:3

Distance in 1st sec = 0.5*a(1). Distance in 2nd sec = 0.5*a(2*2-1) = 1.5a. Ratio = 0.5a / 1.5a = 1:3.

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