Reaction Time (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Factors influencing thinking distance
Factors influencing thinking distance
Vehicle speed and reaction time
Typical human reaction time range
Typical human reaction time range
0.2 to 0.9 seconds
Factors affecting reaction time
Factors affecting reaction time
Tiredness, drugs, alcohol, distractions
Why stopwatches ineffective for reaction time
Why stopwatches ineffective for reaction time
Reaction times are less than a second
Simple method to measure reaction time
Simple method to measure reaction time
Drop ruler, measure distance fallen before caught
Starting hand position for ruler drop test
Starting hand position for ruler drop test
At 0 cm mark, thumb and forefinger hovering
What longer distance fallen means
What longer distance fallen means
Slower reaction time
Acceleration due to gravity value
Acceleration due to gravity value
m/s
Formula to calculate actual reaction time
Formula to calculate actual reaction time
Improving accuracy of reaction time test
Improving accuracy of reaction time test
Repeat test several times and calculate average
Effect of vehicle speed on thinking distance
Effect of vehicle speed on thinking distance
Faster vehicle = greater distance while reacting
Examples of distractions affecting reaction time
Examples of distractions affecting reaction time
Using a phone, listening to radio