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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A car and a delivery truck start from rest with same acceleration. The car accelerates twice the time of the truck. What is the traveled distance of the car relative to the truck?
Options
A Half as much
B The same
C Twice as much
D Four times as much
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

s = ½ at². Car time = 2t → s_car = ½ a (2t)² = 2² * ½ a t² = 4 * s_truck.

Hint

Use s = ½ at² and compare times.

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