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How does kinetic energy affect the stopping distance of a small vehicle compared to a large vehicle?

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The equation for kinetic energy is KE=1/2mv^2
So if the small vehicle AND the large vehicle both had the same speed, the large vehicle would have more kinetic energy since it has greater mass, resulting in a much more larger stopping distance than the smaller car.
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