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The minimum stopping distance of a car moving with velocity `u` is `x`. If the car is moving with velocity 2v, then the minimum stopping distance will be.

A

`2x`

B

`4x`

C

3x`

D

`8x`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the minimum stopping distance of a car when its velocity changes from \( u \) to \( 2v \). We will use the kinematic equation that relates initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, and distance. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Stopping Distance Formula**: The stopping distance \( x \) for a car moving with an initial velocity \( u \) can be derived from the equation: \[ v^2 = u^2 + 2as \] where \( v \) is the final velocity (0 when the car stops), \( u \) is the initial velocity, \( a \) is the acceleration (negative for deceleration), and \( s \) is the stopping distance. 2. **Setting Up the Equation**: Since the car comes to a stop, we set \( v = 0 \): \[ 0 = u^2 + 2(-a)x \] Rearranging gives: \[ u^2 = 2ax \] From this, we can express the stopping distance \( x \): \[ x = \frac{u^2}{2a} \] 3. **Finding the Stopping Distance for Velocity \( 2v \)**: Now, we need to find the stopping distance when the car is moving with a velocity of \( 2v \). Let’s denote this stopping distance as \( x' \): \[ x' = \frac{(2v)^2}{2a} \] 4. **Calculating \( x' \)**: Simplifying \( x' \): \[ x' = \frac{4v^2}{2a} = \frac{4}{2} \cdot \frac{v^2}{a} = 2 \cdot \frac{2v^2}{2a} = 2 \cdot x \] This shows that the stopping distance when the car is moving at \( 2v \) is \( 4x \). 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the minimum stopping distance when the car is moving with velocity \( 2v \) is: \[ x' = 4x \] ### Final Answer: The minimum stopping distance of the car moving with velocity \( 2v \) will be \( 4x \). ---

To solve the problem, we need to determine the minimum stopping distance of a car when its velocity changes from \( u \) to \( 2v \). We will use the kinematic equation that relates initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, and distance. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Stopping Distance Formula**: The stopping distance \( x \) for a car moving with an initial velocity \( u \) can be derived from the equation: \[ v^2 = u^2 + 2as ...
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  • Stopping distance of a moving vehicle is directly proportional to

    A
    square of the initial velocity
    B
    square of the initial acceleration
    C
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