A minibus driver notices debris in the road while the minibus is moving at 16 m/s. The driver applies the brakes 0.65 s after noticing the debris. During this time, the speed of the minibus remains constant.
Calculate the thinking distance of the minibus.
126 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 2.5 Stopping and braking distances, covering 2.5.1 Stopping distance and reaction time, 2.5.2 Factors affecting stopping distance, 2.5.3 Dangers of large decelerations, and 2.5.4 Braking distance and initial speed. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.