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What braking does

What braking does

Car moving right with braking force acting left, braking distance marked, and kinetic energy transferring to thermal energy stores

Braking force is a friction force that acts opposite to a vehicle's motion. This force does work on the vehicle, causing it to slow down.

5.6.3d Factors affecting braking distance 2 Lesson

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