Question

A lorry and a car with the same kinetic energy are brought to rest by the application of brakes which provide equal retarding forces. which of them will come to rest in a shoter distance ? for reasons why ?

a) lorry

b) car

c) both will stop at the same distance

d) none of these

Answer 1

Hi,
I think car will stop in shorter distance due to its small size as compared lorry so I think option (b) is correct.
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