Practice question

How does doubling vehicle speed (e.g. from 50 km/h to 100 km/h) affect the kinetic energy and physical braking distance of a vehicle?

  1. Kinetic energy and braking distance increase 4-fold (quadruple)
  2. Kinetic energy and braking distance both double (increase 2-fold)
  3. Kinetic energy increases 8-fold while braking distance remains identical
  4. Kinetic energy decreases because aerodynamic drag assists deceleration

Answer: A — Kinetic energy and braking distance increase 4-fold (quadruple)

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