What law of motion controls stopping distance?
1. Newton’s First Law
2. Newton’s Second Law
3. Newton’s Third Law
4. Law of Universal Gravitation
Understanding the Relationship Between Motion and Stopping Distance
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What law of motion controls stopping distance?
1. Newton’s First Law
2. Newton’s Second Law
3. Newton’s Third Law
4. Law of Universal Gravitation
The correct answer is: 1. Newton’s First Law.
Explanation: Newton’s First Law, also known as the law of inertia, states that an object will remain at rest or move at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force. In the context of stopping distance, this means that a moving vehicle will continue to move forward until a force (like brakes) is applied. The greater the speed and mass of the vehicle, the longer it will take to come to a stop when that force is applied.