The speed of a car increases from 15 m/s to 30 m/s. The reaction time of the driver and the braking force stay the same.
Which statement is correct?
Thinking distance doubles and braking distance becomes four times as long
Thinking distance doubles and braking distance also doubles
Thinking distance stays the same and braking distance doubles
Thinking distance becomes four times as long and braking distance doubles
50 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Physics 8.1 Physics on the move, covering 8.1.1 Typical everyday speeds, 8.1.2 Typical everyday accelerations, 8.1.3 Ratios, units and rates on the road, 8.1.4 Human reaction times, 8.1.5 Factors affecting stopping distance, 8.1.6 Stopping distances at different speeds, 8.1.7 Dangers of large decelerations, 8.1.8 Estimating forces in road situations, and 8.1.9 Estimating the effects of large accelerations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.