Understanding Inertia
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What is the purpose of runaway lanes or emergency escape ramps on downhill roads?

  • To enable drivers to avoid traffic congestion
  • To create a scenic route for tourists
  • To allow 18-wheelers to slow down safely in icy weather (correct)
  • To provide a shortcut for small vehicles
  • Why do 18-wheelers have trouble stopping on icy roads?

  • Because their brakes are faulty
  • Due to lack of traction with the road (correct)
  • Because of their large size
  • Because they are too heavy
  • What happens to the driver's body in a crash if they hit a barrier?

  • It continues to move forward
  • It is ejected from the vehicle (correct)
  • It comes to a complete stop
  • It stays in motion
  • What is the effect of exceeding the structural integrity of an oscillating object's components?

    <p>It breaks apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between an object's mass and its resistance to change in motion?

    <p>Mass increases resistance to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are runaway lanes more effective than barriers?

    <p>Barriers can cause more harm to drivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an oscillating object?

    <p>A rotating wheel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if an oscillating object exceeds its structural integrity?

    <p>Its components break apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are runaway lanes particularly important in icy weather?

    <p>Because trucks can lose traction on icy roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the speed of an oscillating object and its structural integrity?

    <p>Faster speeds weaken the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

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