The Brakes of a Speeding Truck Are Slammed on and It

question 64

Multiple Choice

The brakes of a speeding truck are slammed on and it skids to a stop.If the truck were heavily loaded so that it had twice the total mass,the skidding distance would be

• A)1/2 as far.
• B)1 1/2 times as far.
• C)2 times as far.
• D)4 times as far.
• E)the same.

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