Constant Acceleration Kinematics: Assuming equal rates of uniform acceleration in both cases, how much further would you travel if braking from 56 mi/h to rest than from 28 mi/h?

A. 4 times farther
B. 3.2 times farther
C. 4.8 times farther
D. 5.2 times farther


Answer: A

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