Calculate the force needed to produce a change in momentum in a given time
Force=Change in momentum/time
Explain the meaning of a ‘large deceleration’.
It means a greater breaking force, which produces a greater deceleration.
Describe the dangers caused by large decelerations.
It causes the brakes to overheat, and driver may lose control of the vehicle.
Recall some typical forces involved in road collisions.
kinetic and momentum.
Use knowledge of changes in momentum to
estimate the forces involved in road collisions
F= MV-MU/T
U is initial velocity, and V is final velocity.