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Quick questions on Stopping distances and vehicle safety - CCEA GCSE Physics
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What is factors affecting thinking distance?Show answer
Thinking distance depends on the reaction time and the speed. It increases if:
What is factors affecting braking distance?Show answer
Braking distance depends on the speed and on the braking force and friction. It increases if:
What is q1?Show answer
Write the equation linking stopping, thinking and braking distance. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
State two factors that increase thinking distance. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain in one sentence how an air bag reduces injury. [2 marks]
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