Physics

Physics

Problem

Two identical cars A and B are moving on a straight road with speeds 40 km h−140\,\text{km\,h}^{-1} and 80 km h−180\,\text{km\,h}^{-1} respectively. Both apply identical brakes producing the same uniform deceleration. What is the ratio of their respective stopping distances sB:sAs_B : s_A? a) 2:12:1 b) 1:41:4 c) 8:18:1 d) 4:14:1

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