Factors Affecting Thinking Distance & Reaction Time (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Effect of higher speed on stopping distance
Effect of higher speed on stopping distance
Stopping distance increases
How does thinking distance increase compared to speed?
How does thinking distance increase compared to speed?
At the same rate
Why thinking distance increases with speed
Why thinking distance increases with speed
Constant reaction time but more distance covered at higher speed
Why does braking distance increase with speed?
Why does braking distance increase with speed?
More kinetic energy at higher speeds (increases at a higher rate)
Kinetic energy formula
Kinetic energy formula
How KE increases as speed increases
How KE increases as speed increases
At a higher rate
Why more braking distance needed at higher speeds
Why more braking distance needed at higher speeds
More work needed to transfer more KE (constant braking force)
Work formula (force and distance)
Work formula (force and distance)
Blue vehicle stopping distance at 35mph
Blue vehicle stopping distance at 35mph
23m
Red vehicle stopping distance at 35mph
Red vehicle stopping distance at 35mph
29m
Vehicle with shorter stopping distance at 35mph
Vehicle with shorter stopping distance at 35mph
Blue vehicle
What factor stays constant as speed increases (for thinking distance)?
What factor stays constant as speed increases (for thinking distance)?
Reaction time