The brakes applied to a car produce a negative acceleration of a=6ms−2 . If the car takes 2 seconds to stop after applying the brakes, calculate the distance it travels during this time. (Give your answer in m).
The correct option is:A=12
Given Data:
a=6ms−2 , t = 2 s and v = 0 m/s
Step 1: To find the distance;
Using first equation of motion;
v = u + at, we get
0 = u + (–6 × 2) 0 = u + (–6 × 2)
u = 12 m/s
Now by using third equation of motion equation
v2=u2−2as
02=122−2×6×s⟹s=14412=12m