Starting from Rest, a Particle Confined to Move Along a Straight

Starting from rest, a particle confined to move along a straight line is accelerated at a rate of 5.0 m/s². Which one of the following statements accurately describes the motion of this particle?

A) The particle travels 5.0 m during each second.
B) The particle travels 5.0 m only during the first second.
C) The speed of the particle increases by 5.0 m/s during each second.
D) The acceleration of the particle increases by 5.0 m/s² during each second.
E) The final speed of the particle will be proportional to the distance that the particle covers.

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