Two forklift trucks are tested in a warehouse. Each driver applies the brakes after seeing a warning light.
| Forklift truck | Speed in m/s\mathrm{m/s}m/s | Reaction time in s\mathrm{s}s | Braking distance in m\mathrm{m}m |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | 4.0 | 0.75 | 4.0 |
| Y | 5.0 | 0.40 | 5.0 |
Which statement is correct?
X travels farther during the driver's reaction time, and X has the longer stopping distance.
Y travels farther during the driver's reaction time, and Y has the longer stopping distance.
Y travels farther during the driver's reaction time, and both forklift trucks have the same stopping distance.
X travels farther during the driver's reaction time, and both forklift trucks have the same stopping distance.
126 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 2.5 Stopping and braking distances, covering 2.5.1 Stopping distance and reaction time, 2.5.2 Factors affecting stopping distance, 2.5.3 Dangers of large decelerations, and 2.5.4 Braking distance and initial speed. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.