After the brakes were applied, car A traveled farther.
The distance traveled by the cars is calculated by applying the following formula as shown below.
s = t(u + v)/2
where;
- t is the time of motion of the cars
- u is the initial velocity of the cars
- v is the final velocity of the cars
The final velocity of the cars when they stop = 0 m/s
For car A
u = 52 km/h = 14.44 m/s
s = 5(14.44)/2
s = 36.1 m
For car B
u = 3 km/h = 0.83 m/s
s = 10(0.83)/2
s = 4.16 m
Thus, after the brakes were applied, car A traveled farther.