NEETPhysics-Work, Energy and Power
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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