Estimating Braking Force (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What energy transfer occurs when brakes are applied to slow down a vehicle?
What energy transfer occurs when brakes are applied to slow down a vehicle?
Kinetic to thermal energy
What happens to the temperature of the brakes when they are applied?
What happens to the temperature of the brakes when they are applied?
Temperature increases
What force between the brake pads and wheels slows the vehicle down?
What force between the brake pads and wheels slows the vehicle down?
Friction
Why does a faster vehicle require more work done to stop?
Why does a faster vehicle require more work done to stop?
It has more kinetic energy
What is the relationship between braking force and deceleration?
What is the relationship between braking force and deceleration?
Greater force = greater deceleration
Why are large decelerations dangerous for vehicle control?
Why are large decelerations dangerous for vehicle control?
Vehicle could lose control
What can happen to brakes during large decelerations?
What can happen to brakes during large decelerations?
They could overheat
Which equation is used to calculate acceleration assuming it is uniform?
Which equation is used to calculate acceleration assuming it is uniform?
A vehicle decelerates from 25 m/s to 0 m/s in 50 m. Calculate acceleration using
A vehicle decelerates from 25 m/s to 0 m/s in 50 m. Calculate acceleration using
m/s²
A 30000 kg truck decelerates at m/s². Calculate braking force using
A 30000 kg truck decelerates at m/s². Calculate braking force using
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