A truck and a car are each travelling at on a level road
PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A truck and a car are each travelling at 20m s−1 on a level road. Both drivers apply their brakes so that the magnitude of deceleration is the same for the two vehicles.
(i) Will they travel the same distance before coming to rest?
(ii) Will they take the same time to stop?
Give reasons for your answers.