Physics-Speed & Velocity

NEET Physics Speed & Velocity Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): The stopping distance of a vehicle increases with the square of its initial speed. | Reason (R): The stopping distance formula includes the initial velocity squared term.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The stopping distance formula v^2 = v_0^2 + 2ax shows that stopping distance is proportional to the square of the initial velocity, which explains the assertion.

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