Physics Stopping Distance

Question 1

What is the equation for stopping distance

Answer 1

Stoping distance = the thinking / reaction distance + the braking distance

Question 2

Thinking distance is affected by two main factors. What are they?

Answer 2

Thinking distance:

1. How fast your going- there faster your going, the further you’ll go
2. How dopey you are- tiredness, drugs and alcohol can increase the time takes you to react

Question 3

Braking distance contain four main factors. What are they and give an explanation?

Answer 3

Braking distance:

1. How fast your going-the faster you go the further it takes to stop
2. How good your breaks are-worn our or faulty brakes will let you down when you need them the most
3. How good the tyres are-tyres need to be in good condition so they can grip in wet condition
4. How good the grip is- this depend on 3 things: road surface, weather condition and tyre.