Physics · MOTION IN A STRAIGHT LINE
हिन्दीA driver traveling at \( 54\text{ km h}^{-1} \) applies brakes after a human reaction time \( t_r \), requiring a total stopping distance of \( 30\text{ m} \). When traveling at \( 108\text{ km h}^{-1} \) under identical reaction time and braking deceleration, the total stopping distance becomes \( 90\text{ m} \). Find the reaction time \( t_r \).
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Correct answer · Option D
\( 1.0\text{ s} \)
Explanation
Stopping distance equations: \( 15 t_r + \frac{225}{2a} = 30 \) and \( 30 t_r + \frac{900}{2a} = 90 \). Multiplying the first equation by 4 and subtracting the second yields \( 30 t_r = 30 \implies t_r = 1.0\text{ s} \).