Factors Affecting Braking Distance (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does braking distance depend on?
What does braking distance depend on?
How effective the braking force is
How does the speed of a vehicle affect braking distance?
How does the speed of a vehicle affect braking distance?
Faster speed = longer braking distance
What effect do icy roads have on friction between tyres and road?
What effect do icy roads have on friction between tyres and road?
Decrease friction
Why do wet roads increase braking distance?
Why do wet roads increase braking distance?
They reduce friction and cause skidding
What effect do worn tyres have on friction?
What effect do worn tyres have on friction?
Lower friction between tyres and road
How do worn tyres affect braking distance?
How do worn tyres affect braking distance?
Increase braking distance
What happens when brakes are worn?
What happens when brakes are worn?
Friction between brakes and wheels reduces
How do worn brakes affect braking distance?
How do worn brakes affect braking distance?
Increase braking distance
What is the typical braking distance for a car at 20mph?
What is the typical braking distance for a car at 20mph?
6m
What is the typical braking distance for a car at 70mph?
What is the typical braking distance for a car at 70mph?
75m
At 30mph, what is the typical braking distance?
At 30mph, what is the typical braking distance?
14m
Which factor does NOT affect braking distance according to the note?
Which factor does NOT affect braking distance according to the note?
Vehicle colour