We are given:
Initial velocity (u) = 0 m/s [starting from rest]
Final velocity (v) = 10 m/s
Acceleration (a) = 2 m/s²
Time taken = t
Solving for time taken:
v = u + at [first equation of motion]
10 = 0 + (2)(t) [plugging the values]
10 = 2t
t = 5 seconds