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Question 29
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A van brakes with the same braking force when it is empty and when it is fully loaded. It starts at the same speed each time.

Which statement explains why the braking distance is longer when the van is loaded?

[1]
A

The mass is greater, so the deceleration is larger for the same force

B

The mass is greater, so the deceleration is smaller for the same force

C

The mass is greater, so the driver takes longer to react to a hazard

D

The mass is greater, so the brakes produce a smaller braking force

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8.1 Physics on the move Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /8.1 Physics on the move

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.

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