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Braking transfers energy

Braking transfers energy

Diagram of a car moving right with braking force left and kinetic energy transferred to thermal energy stores

When the brakes are applied, friction acts against the motion of the vehicle. The vehicle's kinetic energy store decreases, while energy is transferred to the thermal energy stores of the brakes and surroundings.

5.6.3d Factors affecting braking distance 2 Lesson

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5.6.3a Stopping distance5.6.3b Reaction time5.6.3c Factors affecting braking distance 15.6.3d Factors affecting braking distance 2