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Cars (10) Flashcards

0
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3 things which increase reaction time

A

Drinking
Tiredness
Distraction

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1
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Name 3 things which will affect the overall stopping distance of a car

A

Speed
Mass
Road condition
Reaction time

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2
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What is the thinking distance

A

The distance a car travels whilst the driver is reacting

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3
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The thinking distance _________ with the speed of the car

A

Increases

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4
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What is the equation for work done in stopping the car

A

The braking distance x force needed to skid

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5
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What is the braking distance

A

The distance travelled by the car whilst it is braking

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6
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What does KE stand for

A

Kinetic energy

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7
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The work done to stop the car is proportional to …

A

The KE of the car

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8
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Equation for stopping distance

A

Stopping Distance = Thinking Distance + Braking Distance

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9
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What is the stopping distance?

A

The total distance the car travels in the process of stopping

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11
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The mass of a vehicle will affect its __________ and ___________ distance

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Braking

Stopping

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