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The law of conversation of energy states that energy can neither be created nor be destroyed but can only change from one form into another. A bus and a car, moving with the same kinetic energy are brought to rest by applying an equal retardation force by the breaking systems. Which one will come to rest at a shorter distance? Give the reason behind your answer.

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Change in K.E. = Force × Displacement

1/2 mv2 = F × S

ie. KE α s

KEcar α Scar _____(1)

KEbus α Sbus ______(2)

ie. Scar = Sbus

Both will travel equal distance.

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