Physics Class 9

Kinetic energy

Why does a fast-moving truck have more stopping distance than a slow car?

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uniboardhub
4 months ago

Kinetic energy = ½mv². Doubling speed quadruples energy, so the truck's brakes must dissipate much more energy → longer stopping distance.

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