Two cars, and , have masses and respectively. They travel with the same speed on a…
PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
Two cars, A and B, have masses 800kg and 1200kg respectively. They travel with the same speed on a straight road when identical braking forces are applied to each. Which car will come to rest first?
(a) Car B will stop in less time than car A.
(b) Neither car will come to rest because the braking forces are identical.
(c) Car A will stop in less time than car B.
(d) Both cars will take the same time to stop.