A Heavy Truck and a Light Car Are Traveling at the Same

question 54

Multiple Choice

A heavy truck and a light car are traveling at the same speed on the same roadway.If the coefficients of static friction between their tires and the road are the same,which vehicle will be able to stop in the shortest distance? Assume both have the same braking force.

• A)the car
• B)the truck
• C)Both will be able to stop in the same distance.
• D)One cannot tell without knowing their coefficients of kinetic friction.
• E)One cannot tell without knowing their masses.

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