Factors Affecting Braking Distance | GCSE Physics
Various physical and environmental factors can increase the distance it takes for a vehicle to stop.
Does rainy weather affect thinking distance or braking distance?
What is Factors Affecting Braking Distance | GCSE Physics?
"The various non-driver related factors that increase the distance required to stop a vehicle."
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External Factors
Road conditions: Wet or icy roads reduce friction.
Vehicle condition: Worn brakes or smooth tires increase distance.
Increasing speed has a squared effect on braking distance.
Greater mass of the vehicle increases kinetic energy and braking distance.
Think vs Brake: Factors like tiredness/drugs effect THINKING distance. Factors like rain/tires effect BRAKING distance.
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