Energy transfer, work and power Flashcards
1
Q
Work done is the same as
A
Energy transferred
2
Q
Conservation of Energy
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transferred from one store to another
3
Q
Power definition
A
The rate of transfer of energy/doing work
4
Q
Stopping distance of a vehicle =
A
Thinking Distance + Breaking Distance
5
Q
Factors affecting thinking distance
A
Distractions
Alcohol
Drugs
Tiredness
Visibility
Age
(Speed)
6
Q
Factors affecting breaking distance
A
Speed
Worn brakes
Wet/slippery road
Mass of car
Worn tyres
Icy road
