Two cars A and B have masses mA and mB respectively

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Two cars A and B have masses m_A and m_B respectively, with m_A > m_B. Both the cars are moving in the same direction with equal kinetic energy. If equal braking force is applied on both, then before coming to rest

1. A will cover a greater distance
2. B will cover greater distance
3. both will cover the same distance
4. distance covered by them will depend on their respective velocities

Answer

Since kinetic energy and force are same, equal distance will be covered. It does not depend on mass.

The correct option is C.