A 4.0 kg object is moving with speed 2.0 m/s.A 1.0 kg object is moving with speed 4.0 m/s.The same stopping force is exerted on both objects and both objects are brought to rest.Which object travels the greater distance before stopping?
A)the 4.0 kg object
B)the 1.0 kg object
C)Both objects travel the same distance.
D)It cannot be determined from the information given.

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Since the same stopping force is exerted on both objects, the distance traveled before stopping depends only on their initial velocities. Since the 1.0 kg object has a higher initial velocity, it will travel a greater distance before coming to a stop. However, the mass of the object does not factor into the calculation of distance traveled before stopping. Therefore, both objects travel the same distance.

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