Reaction time (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Definition of reaction time
Definition of reaction time
Gap between stimulus and response
Typical human reaction time range
Typical human reaction time range
0.2 to 0.9 seconds
Fastest possible human reaction time
Fastest possible human reaction time
0.2 seconds
Four factors that slow reaction time
Four factors that slow reaction time
Tiredness, alcohol/drugs, distractions, age
Gravitational field strength on Earth (for calculations)
Gravitational field strength on Earth (for calculations)
N/kg
Formula for reaction time from ruler drop distance
Formula for reaction time from ruler drop distance
Formula for thinking distance
Formula for thinking distance
Thinking distance definition
Thinking distance definition
Distance car travels while deciding what to do
Examples of people who train for faster reaction times
Examples of people who train for faster reaction times
Athletes, racing drivers, fighter pilots
Effect of speed on thinking distance
Effect of speed on thinking distance
Faster speed = longer thinking distance