Stopping Distances (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What generally happens to stopping distance as vehicle speed increases?
What generally happens to stopping distance as vehicle speed increases?
It increases
How does thinking distance change as speed increases?
How does thinking distance change as speed increases?
At the same rate as speed
What happens to reaction time as vehicle speed increases?
What happens to reaction time as vehicle speed increases?
It doesn't really change
Why does thinking distance increase with speed?
Why does thinking distance increase with speed?
More distance travelled in reaction time
What is the formula for kinetic energy?
What is the formula for kinetic energy?
How does kinetic energy change as speed increases?
How does kinetic energy change as speed increases?
At a higher rate
Why does braking distance increase with speed?
Why does braking distance increase with speed?
More kinetic energy to transfer
Which formula relates work to braking distance when force is constant?
Which formula relates work to braking distance when force is constant?
At 35mph, which vehicle has the shorter stopping distance?
At 35mph, which vehicle has the shorter stopping distance?
Blue Vehicle
What is the Blue Vehicle's stopping distance at 35mph?
What is the Blue Vehicle's stopping distance at 35mph?
23m