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NEET Physics Kinetic Energy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

A truck and a car moving 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 shorter distance?

A

The truck

B

The car

C

Both will travel the same distance before coming to rest

D

Cannot be predicted

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Since both have the same kinetic energy and are subjected to the same retarding force, they will travel the same distance before stopping.

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