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Question 202

A car's braking distance is modelled by assuming that its deceleration is constant from the instant the brakes are applied until the car stops.

a.

Give one reason why the deceleration may not be constant in reality.

[1]
b.

Suggest one refinement that could make the model more realistic.

[2]
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