A 1000 kg car is travelling at 20 m s⁻¹ on a straight level road

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A 1000 kg car is travelling at 20 m s⁻¹ on a straight level road. The driver applies the brakes, producing a constant retarding force of 5000 N until the car stops. Determine the distance the car covers before coming to rest.

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