Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

A student rides a bicycle on a level road at a speed of $5.0\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. The combined mass of the student and bicycle is $120\,\text{kg}$. The student uses the brakes and comes to rest. The braking distance is $10\,\text{m}$. What is the average braking force?

  • A$150\,\text{N}$
  • B$300\,\text{N}$
  • C$15\,000\,\text{N}$
  • D$30\,000\,\text{N}$

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