Stopping Distances (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is reaction time?
What is reaction time?
Time gap between stimulus and response
What is the typical range of reaction times for most people?
What is the typical range of reaction times for most people?
to seconds
Which factor dangerously increases reaction time when driving?
Which factor dangerously increases reaction time when driving?
Tiredness
What does reaction time affect when driving?
What does reaction time affect when driving?
Thinking distance
In the ruler drop test, what does it mean if the ruler falls further?
In the ruler drop test, what does it mean if the ruler falls further?
Slower reaction time
In the ruler drop test, where should fingers be placed initially?
In the ruler drop test, where should fingers be placed initially?
Near the bottom with about cm gap
If a ruler falls m, what is the reaction time? Use:
If a ruler falls m, what is the reaction time? Use:
seconds
Why should the ruler drop test be repeated several times?
Why should the ruler drop test be repeated several times?
To calculate average & account for errors
What value represents gravitational field strength in the reaction time formula?
What value represents gravitational field strength in the reaction time formula?
m/s²
What happens to thinking distance if reaction time increases?
What happens to thinking distance if reaction time increases?
Thinking distance increases
Can people train to improve their reaction times?
Can people train to improve their reaction times?
Yes, athletes often do through practice