Stopping Distances (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What generally happens to stopping distance as vehicle speed increases?
What generally happens to stopping distance as vehicle speed increases?
It increases
How does thinking distance change as speed increases?
How does thinking distance change as speed increases?
At same rate as speed
Why does thinking distance increase at higher speeds?
Why does thinking distance increase at higher speeds?
More distance during reaction time
What happens to reaction time as speed increases?
What happens to reaction time as speed increases?
It doesn't really change
What happens to braking distance as the vehicle speeds up?
What happens to braking distance as the vehicle speeds up?
It increases
Why does braking distance increase with speed?
Why does braking distance increase with speed?
More kinetic energy
According to , how does kinetic energy change with speed?
According to , how does kinetic energy change with speed?
At higher rate
What formula relates work done to braking distance with constant force?
What formula relates work done to braking distance with constant force?
Why is more braking distance needed at higher speeds with constant braking force?
Why is more braking distance needed at higher speeds with constant braking force?
More work to transfer KE
At 35mph, what is the Blue Vehicle's stopping distance on the graph?
At 35mph, what is the Blue Vehicle's stopping distance on the graph?
23m
At 35mph, what is the Red Vehicle's stopping distance on the graph?
At 35mph, what is the Red Vehicle's stopping distance on the graph?
29m
Which vehicle had a shorter stopping distance at 35mph?
Which vehicle had a shorter stopping distance at 35mph?
Blue Vehicle