Physics

Problem

1000\,\text{kg}

car is travelling at

20\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

. The brakes apply a constant force of

5000\,\text{N}

opposite to the motion until the car stops. What minimum distance does the car travel after the brakes are applied? a)

20\,\text{m}

32\,\text{m}

40\,\text{m}

80\,\text{m}