Thinking & Braking Distances (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is thinking distance?
What is thinking distance?
Distance from seeing hazard to applying brakes
Thinking distance is the driver's what?
Thinking distance is the driver's what?
Reaction time
What is braking distance?
What is braking distance?
Distance from braking to stopping
During braking distance, what is the vehicle under?
During braking distance, what is the vehicle under?
Braking force
For a given braking force, what happens to stopping distance if speed increases?
For a given braking force, what happens to stopping distance if speed increases?
It increases
What is the formula for stopping distance?
What is the formula for stopping distance?
What is stopping distance?
What is stopping distance?
Total distance from seeing hazard to stop
If stopping distance is higher, what should you do?
If stopping distance is higher, what should you do?
Leave more space ahead
What are two factors that affect stopping distance?
What are two factors that affect stopping distance?
Braking force and reaction time