Two Cars Are Traveling at the Same Speed and Hit

question 44

Multiple Choice

Two cars are traveling at the same speed and hit the brakes at the same time.Car A decelerates (decreases its velocity) at twice the rate of car B.If car A travels a distance D before stopping,how far does car B travel before stopping?

• A)4D
• B)2D
• C)D
• D)D/2
• E)D/4

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