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2.5 Stopping and braking distances

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Question 47
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Two braking tests are carried out using the same car and driver. The table shows the results.

TestSpeed in m/s\mathrm{m/s}m/sThinking distance in m\mathrm{m}mStopping distance in m\mathrm{m}m
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Q161242

Which change could explain these results?

[1]
A

Less tyre–road friction increases the braking distance.

B

A longer reaction time increases the thinking distance.

C

More tyre–road friction increases the braking distance.

D

A shorter reaction time increases the thinking distance.

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2.5 Stopping and braking distances Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /2.5 Stopping and braking distances

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.

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