Forces on the Road
- Created by: Abdullah-A
- Created on: 17-01-15 20:23
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If a car travels at constant velocity its resultant force is zero. This is because the engine force is balanced by the resistive forces.
Factors affecting stopping distance:
- Tiredness
- Alcohol/drugs
- Distractions e.g. mobile phones
- High speed
- Road conditions
- Vehicle maintenance
Factors affecting breaking force:
- The mass of the vehicle
- The speed of the vehicle…
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