A student is riding the school bus. The bus stops as the driver applies the brakes. Which of these statements best describes this situation?(1 point)

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A force is changing the motion of the bus.
A force is changing the motion of the bus.

The school bus does not lose or gain kinetic energy.
The school bus does not lose or gain kinetic energy.

There is no force acting on the bus so it stops moving.
There is no force acting on the bus so it stops moving.

The bus is gaining energy because of friction.

Answer 1

The best statement that describes the situation is:

A force is changing the motion of the bus.

When the driver applies the brakes, a force is acting on the bus, causing it to decelerate and eventually stop.