Reaction time (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is reaction time?
What is reaction time?
Gap between stimulus and response
What is the typical range of human reaction times?
What is the typical range of human reaction times?
0.2 to 0.9 seconds
What is the fastest reaction time even highly trained individuals can achieve?
What is the fastest reaction time even highly trained individuals can achieve?
0.2 seconds
Which factor does NOT slow reaction time according to the note?
Which factor does NOT slow reaction time according to the note?
Exercise
How do alcohol and drugs affect reaction time?
How do alcohol and drugs affect reaction time?
They affect brain's info processing
How does age affect reaction time?
How does age affect reaction time?
Gets slower as people get older
In the ruler drop test, where should fingers be placed?
In the ruler drop test, where should fingers be placed?
Either side without touching
What is the gravitational field strength on Earth used in calculations?
What is the gravitational field strength on Earth used in calculations?
10 N/kg
If a ruler falls 0.05 m, what is the reaction time using where N/kg?
If a ruler falls 0.05 m, what is the reaction time using where N/kg?
0.1 seconds
What is thinking distance?
What is thinking distance?
How far car travels while deciding
Calculate thinking distance for speed 8.3 m/s and reaction time 0.25 s using .
Calculate thinking distance for speed 8.3 m/s and reaction time 0.25 s using .
2.1 m
How does driving speed affect thinking distance?
How does driving speed affect thinking distance?
Faster speed means longer distance