Question

Three cars (car F, car G, and car H) are moving with the same velocity when the driver suddenly slams on the brakes, locking the wheels. The most massive car is car F, the least massive is car H, and all three cars have identical tires. (a) Which car travels the longest distance to skid to a stop? A) Car F B) Car G C) Car H D) They all travel the same distance in stopping. (b) For which car does friction do the largest amount of work in stopping the car? A) Car F B) Car G C) Car H D) The amount of work done by friction is the same for all cars.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Option D

b) Option A

Explanation:

a) Option D

Because a massive car will have more inertia which will make the car move faster but a massive car simultaneously will have more friction thereby restricting its movement in the forward direction. Hence, all the three cars will move equal distance.

b) Option A, Car F

Being most massive car, the frictional force required to stop the car will be highest.