stopping distances

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  • describe stopping distance 

    sum of thinking distance and braking distance
  • describe affect of increasing speed on stopping distance
    increase stopping distance
  • give factors affecting thinking distance
    speed and reaction time
  • give factors affecting reacting time
    tiredness, drugs, alcohol and distractions
  • give factors affecting braking distance
    road conditions, weather conditions and vehicle conditions
  • describe affect of braking force
    1. work done by friction
  • describe affect of braking force 

    work done by friction causing kinetic energy to decrease and temperature to increase