Stopping Distnaces 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsForces and MotionIGCSEEdexcel Created by: IsobelfjCreated on: 05-04-18 12:47 What is Stopping distance? The distance a vehicle travels during the time between the driver noticing a hazard and when the vehicle comes to rest. 1 of 6 What are the two components of Stopping distance? Stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance 2 of 6 What is thinking distance? distance the vehicle travels in the time between the driver noticing the hazard and applying the brakes 3 of 6 What are the two factors that affect thinking distance? 1) how fast your going - the faster your going the further you go 2) your reaction time - affected by tiredness , drugs , alcohol etc 4 of 6 What is braking distance? the distance travelled while the vehicle is braking 5 of 6 What are the five main factors affecting Braking Distance? 1)how fast your going 2)the mass of the vehicle- longer it takes to stop 3)how worn the brakes are 4)speed of car 5)road surface- wet, icy 6 of 6
Comments
No comments have yet been made