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A car and a delivery truck both start from rest and accelerate at the same rate. The car accelerates for twice the time as the truck. Compare the distance traveled.
Options
A Four times as much
Correct Answer
B Twice as much
C The same
D Half as much
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

s = ½at². If t_car = 2t_truck, s_car = ½a(2t)² = 4 × (½at²) = 4 s_truck.

Hint

s ∝ t².

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1064 of 1250
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