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A car's initial speed is doubled. Its braking distance becomes
A4 times larger
B2 times larger
Chalf as large
D3 times larger
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 4 times larger
Stopping distance is v0²/2a, so doubling v0 multiplies it by four for the same deceleration.
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