P6.1 Physics on the move Flashcards
1
Q
What are 5 factors affecting thinking distance?
A
Alcohol
Drugs
Eating
Drinking
Tired / fatigued
2
Q
Is age a factor affecting thinking distance?
A
Yes
3
Q
What is the average humans reaction time?
A
0.2 seconds
4
Q
What is thinking distance?
A
The distance the car will travel whilst the driver is reacting to a hazard
5
Q
What is breaking distance?
A
Distance travelled whilst breaks are being applied
6
Q
What is stopping distance?
A
Total distance that the car travels from the moment the driver sees the problem until car is stationary
7
Q
TRUE OR FALSE: A larger mass means the breaking force increases
A
TRUE
