On the road 2.4 Physics Add

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What two forces oppose driving force of car?
Friction and Air resistance
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What is meant by Stopping Distance?
Thinking distance + Braking distance
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Three factors that affect thinking distance?
Tiredness drugs/alcohol Mobile phone use
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What is meant by Braking distance?
Distance travelled by car during the time the brakes are applied
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What is the resultant force on a car travelling at steady speed on a straight road?
The resultant force is zero
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Three factors that affect braking distance?
Weather conditions, car and brake conditions (worn tyres etc)
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Friction and air resistance do what to the car
Oppose the driving force
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What is meant by Stopping Distance?

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Thinking distance + Braking distance

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Three factors that affect thinking distance?

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What is meant by Braking distance?

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What is the resultant force on a car travelling at steady speed on a straight road?

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