A car of mass is moving at

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

A car of mass

1200\,\text{kg}

is moving at

18\,\text{m s}^{-1}

. The driver applies the brakes, producing a constant retarding force that brings the car to rest in

3.0\,\text{s}

. Ignoring other resistances, calculate the distance travelled by the car during this time. (a)

54\,\text{m}

(b)

36\,\text{m}

(c)

27\,\text{m}

(d)

18\,\text{m}