Thinking & Braking Distances (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Stopping distance definition
Stopping distance definition
Total distance from seeing hazard to vehicle stopping
Thinking distance definition
Thinking distance definition
Distance travelled between seeing hazard and applying brakes
Braking distance definition
Braking distance definition
Distance from brakes applied to vehicle stopping
Formula for stopping distance
Formula for stopping distance
How does speed affect stopping distance?
How does speed affect stopping distance?
Greater speed = greater stopping distance
What thinking distance relates to
What thinking distance relates to
Driver's reaction time
What braking distance relates to
What braking distance relates to
Distance travelled under braking force
Action needed if stopping distance is higher
Action needed if stopping distance is higher
Leave more space between vehicles
What is an emergency stop?
What is an emergency stop?
Driver sees obstacle, applies brakes, car stops
Factors affecting stopping distance
Factors affecting stopping distance
Braking force and driver's reaction time