Car A is traveling at twice the speed of car B. They both hit the brakes at the same time and decrease their velocities at the same rate. If car B travels a distance D before stopping, how far does car A travel before stopping? A) 4D
B) 2D
C) D
D) D/2
E) D/4

A) 4D

Explanation:

The distance traveled by the cars before coming to rest can be determined by 3rd equation of motion:

2as = Vf² - Vi²

s = (Vf² - Vi²)/2a

where,

s = distance traveled

Vf = Final Speed = 0 m/s

Vi = Initial Speed

a = deceleration rate

First, we consider Car B and we assign a subscript 2 for it:

Vf₂ = 0 m/s  (As, car finally stops)

s₂ = D

a₂ = - a  (due to deceleration)

D = (0² - Vi₂²) /(-2a)

D = Vi₂²/2a     equation (1)

Now, we consider Car A and we assign a subscript 1 for it:

Vf₁ = 0 m/s  (As, car finally stops)

s₁ = ?

a₁ = - a  (due to deceleration)

Vi₁ = 2 Vi₂  (Since, car A was initially traveling at twice speed of car B)

s₁ = (0² - Vi₁²) /(-2a)

s₁ = (2Vi₂)²/2a

s₁ = 4 (Vi₂²/2a)

using equation (1), we get:

s₁ = 4D

Therefore, the correct option is:

A) 4D

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