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The driver in a motor car, of which the total mass is 800kg and which...

Physics
JAMB 1981

The driver in a motor car, of which the total mass is 800kg and which is traveling at 20ms-1, suddenly observes a stationary dog in his path 50m ahead. If the car brakes can exert a force of 2000N, what will most likely happen?

  • A. the car will be able to stop immediately the driver notices the dog
  • B. the car will stop 30m after hitting the dog
  • C. the car will stop 20m in front of the dog
  • D. the driver will quickly reverse the car
  • E. the car will stop 5m beyound the dog
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

F=ma
2000=800 x a
a = \(\frac{2000}{800}\) → 2.5

V\(^2\)=u\(^2\)+2as
400=2 × 2.5 × S
S =400 ÷ 5 → 80
: 80 - 50 = 30
The car will stop 30m after hitting the dog


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