Forces and Braking

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  • Created on: 25-03-14 20:18
The stopping distance of a car depends on two factors...
thinking distance and braking distance
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Under normal driving conditions, the thinking and braking distance depend on...
the speed of the car
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When a vehicle travels at a steady speed the driving force from the engine is balanced by...
air resistance and other resistive forces
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For a vehicle to slow down, one or both of the following have to happen...
the driving force from the engine must be reduced or the resistive forces must be increased
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The thinking distance increases if the _________ increases
Reaction time
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Reaction time increases if the driver is...
-tires -distracted -under the influence of alcohol/drugs
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The braking distance is...
the distance taken to stop once the brakes are applied
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The braking distance increases if...
-the car's brakes/tyres are in bad condition -the road and weather conditions are poor
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The braking distance also increases as the __________ increases
Car’s speed
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When the brakes are applied, ________ by the friction force between the brakes and the wheels
Work is done
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When the brakes are applied and work is done, it ______ the kinetic energy of the vehicle
Reduces
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When the brakes are applied and work is done, it ______ the temperature of the brakes
Increases
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Card 2

Front

Under normal driving conditions, the thinking and braking distance depend on...

Back

the speed of the car

Card 3

Front

When a vehicle travels at a steady speed the driving force from the engine is balanced by...

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

For a vehicle to slow down, one or both of the following have to happen...

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

The thinking distance increases if the _________ increases

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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