JEE Main2004PhysicsMotion in One DimensionActual
An automobile travelling with speed of 60 ~km / h , can brake to stop within a distance of 20 ~cm . If the car is going twice as fast, i.e 120 ~km / h , the stopping distance will be
Options
- A20 ~m
- B40 ~m
- C60 ~m
- D80 ~m
Correct answer
D. 80 ~m
Step-by-step solution
If the initial speed is doubled, the stopping distance becomes four times, i.e. 80 ~m .