Forces 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsForcesGCSEAQA Created by: chlolocapp13Created on: 15-05-15 20:07 What is 'thinking distance'? Thinking distance is the distance travelled between the need for braking and the brakes starting to act. 1 of 6 What is "braking distance"? Braking distance is the distance taken to stop once the brakes have been applied. 2 of 6 The stopping distance at 80 mph is 120 m. The thinking distance is 24 m and the braking distance is 96 m 3 of 6 When driving a car, thinking distance can be increased by: Drinking alcohol 4 of 6 When driving a car, stopping distance is increased by: Having new tyres 5 of 6 In which direction does friction act? In the opposite direction as the direction of movement 6 of 6
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