stopping and braking

• the stopping distance depends on

  • the thinking distance
  • the braking distance
• factors affecting the braking distance

  • vehicle condition
  • wet or icy roads
• if the breaking force is too large , the brakes may overheat or the tyres may lose traction resulting in the car skidding
• doubling the mass doubles the force required
• doubling the speed quadrules the force required