Question

Assuming that both cars are going at the same speed and the blue car is twice as heavy as the yellow car, which of the following is true about the blue car and why?

A. The braking distance will be the same as the yellow car
B. The braking distance will be four times greater than the yellow car
C. The braking distance will be twice as great as the yellow car

Answer 1

The braking distance of the blue car will be twice as great as the yellow car.

Step-by-step explanation:

The braking distance of the blue car will be twice as great as the yellow car (option C).

When two cars are traveling at the same speed, the braking distance is determined by the mass of the car. The blue car is twice as heavy as the yellow car, which means it has more inertia and requires more force to stop. Therefore, it will take a longer distance for the blue car to come to a complete stop compared to the yellow car.