1. To plot the speed versus time graphs for the two cars, we'll first convert the speeds from km/h to m/s (since the time is given in seconds) and then illustrate the deceleration of the cars. Given: - Car 1: Initial speed v1 = 52 km/h, Time to stop t1 = 5 s - Car 2: Initial speed v2 = 3 km/h, Time toRead more

    To plot the speed versus time graphs for the two cars, we’ll first convert the speeds from km/h to m/s (since the time is given in seconds) and then illustrate the deceleration of the cars.

    Given:
    – Car 1: Initial speed v1 = 52 km/h, Time to stop t1 = 5 s
    – Car 2: Initial speed v2 = 3 km/h, Time to stop t2 = 10 s

    Converting speeds to m/s:
    – Car 1: v1 = 52km/h = ((52 x 1000) x (3600)) m/s ≈ 14.44 m/s
    – Car 2: v2 = 3km/h = ((3 x 1000) x (3600))m/s}\) ≈ 0.83 m/s

    Now, let’s plot the speed versus time graphs for both cars:

    Graph:
    – Car 1 (Deceleration):
    – Starts at 14.44 m/s
    – Decelerates uniformly until 0 m/s in 5 seconds.

    – Car 2 (Deceleration):
    – Starts at 0.83 m/s
    – Decelerates uniformly until 0 m/s in 10 seconds.

    The area under the speed-time graph represents the distance covered.
    – Car 1’s Area: 1/2 x (initial speed + final speed) x time = 1/2 x (14.44m/s + 0 m/s) x 5 s = 36.1m
    – Car 2’s Area: 1/2 x (initial speed + final speed) x time = 1/2 x (0.83 m/s + 0 m/s x 10 s = 4.15m

    Conclusion:
    Car 1, despite having a higher initial speed, covered a greater distance after the brakes were applied. Car 1 traveled approximately 36.1 meters, while Car 2 covered approximately 4.15 meters before coming to a stop.

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