Factors Affecting Thinking Distance & Reaction Time (OCR GCSE Physics A (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 do thinking distance and braking distance increase as speed increases?
How do thinking distance and braking distance increase as speed increases?
At different rates
How does thinking distance change as vehicle speed increases?
How does thinking distance change as vehicle speed increases?
It increases at the same rate
What happens to your reaction time as vehicle speed increases?
What happens to your reaction time as vehicle speed increases?
It doesn't really change
Why does thinking distance increase at higher speeds?
Why does thinking distance increase at higher speeds?
More distance travelled during reaction time
Why does braking distance increase as speed increases?
Why does braking distance increase as speed increases?
More kinetic energy to transfer
Which formula shows why braking distance increases with speed?
Which formula shows why braking distance increases with speed?
How does kinetic energy increase compared to speed?
How does kinetic energy increase compared to speed?
At a higher rate
Why is more distance needed for braking at higher speeds if braking force is constant?
Why is more distance needed for braking at higher speeds if braking force is constant?
More work needed ()
What can stopping distance vs speed graphs be used for?
What can stopping distance vs speed graphs be used for?
Comparing different vehicles
At 35mph, which vehicle had the shorter stopping distance in the graph example?
At 35mph, which vehicle had the shorter stopping distance in the graph example?
Blue vehicle (23m)