The centre of mass of a system cannot change its state of motion, unless there is external force acting on it. Yet the internal force of the brakes can bring a car to rest. Then |
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a) |
The brakes stop the wheels |
b) |
The friction between the brake pads and the wheel stop the car |
c) |
The car is stopped by the road |
d) |
The car is stopped by the driver pressing the pedal |
The centre of mass of a system cannot change its state of motion, unless there is external force acting on it. Yet the internal force of the brakes can bring a car to rest. Then |
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a) |
The brakes stop the wheels |
b) |
The friction between the brake pads and the wheel stop the car |
c) |
The car is stopped by the road |
d) |
The car is stopped by the driver pressing the pedal |
(c) The car is stopped by the contact force exerted due to road |