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Quick questions on Stopping distance and the science of motoring - CCEA GCSE MVRUS

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What is overall stopping distance?
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To find the overall distance, add the thinking and braking distances. To find one part, subtract: braking distance == overall - thinking.
What are typical Highway Code figures?
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The Highway Code gives typical dry-road stopping distances. Useful ones to know:
What is q1?
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Thinking distance is 12 m and braking distance is 24 m. What is the overall stopping distance? [1 mark]
What is q2?
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Calculate the momentum of a 1500 kg car moving at 10 m/s. [2 marks]
What is q3?
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Calculate the kinetic energy of a 1000 kg car moving at 10 m/s. [2 marks]

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