The driver in a motor car, of which the total mass is 800kg and which is traveling at 20ms^-1, suddenly observes a stationary dog in his path 50m ahead. If the car brakes can exert a force of 2000N, what will most likely happen?

the car will be able to stop immediately the driver notices the dog

the car will stop 30m after hitting the dog

the car will stop 20m in front of the dog

the driver will quickly reverse the car

the car will stop 5m beyond the dog

Correct answer is B

F=ma
2000=800 x a
a = $\frac{2000}{800}$ → 2.5

V $^2$ =u $^2$ +2as
400=2 × 2.5 × S
S =400 ÷ 5 → 80
: 80 - 50 = 30
The car will stop 30m after hitting the dog

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