Cars (10) Flashcards
3 things which increase reaction time
Drinking
Tiredness
Distraction
Name 3 things which will affect the overall stopping distance of a car
Speed
Mass
Road condition
Reaction time
What is the thinking distance
The distance a car travels whilst the driver is reacting
The thinking distance _________ with the speed of the car
Increases
What is the equation for work done in stopping the car
The braking distance x force needed to skid
What is the braking distance
The distance travelled by the car whilst it is braking
What does KE stand for
Kinetic energy
The work done to stop the car is proportional to …
The KE of the car
Equation for stopping distance
Stopping Distance = Thinking Distance + Braking Distance
What is the stopping distance?
The total distance the car travels in the process of stopping
The mass of a vehicle will affect its __________ and ___________ distance
Braking
Stopping
