Stopping Distances (OCR GCSE Physics A (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 & applying brakes
Thinking distance relates to
Thinking distance relates to
Driver's reaction time
Braking distance definition
Braking distance definition
Distance from brakes applied to vehicle stopping
Braking distance relates to
Braking distance relates to
The braking force being applied
How does speed affect stopping distance?
How does speed affect stopping distance?
Greater speed → greater stopping distance
What to do when stopping distance is higher
What to do when stopping distance is higher
Leave more space between your vehicle and vehicle in front
Formula for stopping distance
Formula for stopping distance
Emergency stop definition
Emergency stop definition
Driver sees obstacle, applies brakes, car comes to stop
Two components of stopping distance
Two components of stopping distance
Thinking distance and braking distance