Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

A bicycle is braked so that it experiences uniform deceleration from a speed of $8\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ to $6\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ across a distance of $7\,\text{m}$. If the bicycle’s deceleration stays constant, what additional distance will it cover before it comes to rest?

  • A$7\,\text{m}$
  • B$9\,\text{m}$
  • C$16\,\text{m}$
  • D$21\,\text{m}$

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