The velocity-time graph (Fig.) shows the motion of a cyclist. Find $(i)$ its acceleration $(ii)$ its velocity and $(iii)$ the distance covered by the cyclist in $15\,\sec $.

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  • A

    $0$, $20\, ms ^{-1}$,  $300 \,m$

  • B

    $10$, $20\, ms ^{-1}$,  $30 \,m$

  • C

    $0.5$, $20\, ms ^{-1}$,  $0.30 \,m$

  • D

    $0$, $0.2\, ms ^{-1}$,  $300 \,m$

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