Physics 5.8.5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ‘Braking Distance’?
A
The Braking Distance is the Distance Travelled by a Car Under the Braking Force.
2
Q
What are the Additional Factors that Affect the Braking Distance? (3)
A
-Vehicle Condition.
-Road Condition.
-Vehicle Mass.
3
Q
What Forces Occur & Where when a Driver Applies the Brakes?
A
There is a Frictional Force Acting Between the Brakes & the Wheels of the Car.
4
Q
What Energy Transfers Occur when the Brakes in a Car are Applied?
A
Kinetic Energy of the Car Decreases, & Thermal Energy of the Brakes Increases. This means that the Car Decelerates.
5
Q
What could Large Deceleration Lead to?
A
Large Decelerations could Lead to the Brakes Overheating and/or Loss of Control of the Vehicle.
