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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 353 / 961

Si circulando a 50 km/h aumentamos la velocidad hasta los 100 km/h, ¿variará la distancia de frenado?

If we are driving at 50 km/h and speed up to 100 km/h, will the braking distance change?

  • ANo, la distancia de frenado no depende de la velocidad.No, braking distance does not depend on speed.
  • BSi, aumentará en la misma proporción en que ha aumentado la velocidad.Yes, it will increase in the same proportion as the speed.
  • CSí, aumentará en mayor proporción con la que ha aumentado la velocidad.Yes, it will increase in a greater proportion than the speed.
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Correct answer

  • CSí, aumentará en mayor proporción con la que ha aumentado la velocidad.Yes, it will increase in a greater proportion than the speed.
Explanation

Braking distance increases in a greater proportion than the increase in speed. If the speed has doubled, the braking distance will be 4 times longer.

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