Factors Affecting Braking Distance (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What does braking distance depend on?
What does braking distance depend on?
How effective the braking force is
How does the speed of a vehicle affect its braking distance?
How does the speed of a vehicle affect its braking distance?
Faster speed means longer braking distance
What is the typical braking distance for a car travelling at 30mph?
What is the typical braking distance for a car travelling at 30mph?
14m
What is the typical braking distance for a car travelling at 70mph?
What is the typical braking distance for a car travelling at 70mph?
75m
What effect do wet or icy roads have on braking distance?
What effect do wet or icy roads have on braking distance?
They increase braking distance
Why do wet roads increase braking distance?
Why do wet roads increase braking distance?
They decrease friction between tyres and road
How do worn tyres affect braking distance?
How do worn tyres affect braking distance?
They increase braking distance
Why do worn tyres increase braking distance?
Why do worn tyres increase braking distance?
They lower friction between tyres and road
What effect do worn brakes have on braking distance?
What effect do worn brakes have on braking distance?
They increase braking distance
Why do worn brakes increase braking distance?
Why do worn brakes increase braking distance?
They reduce friction between brakes and wheels