Stopping Distance = Thinking + Braking
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Section 2 of 12
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15 questions
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📊 Stopping Distance = Thinking + Braking
Figure 1: Stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance
KEY INSIGHT: Thinking distance doubles when speed doubles (proportional to v). Braking distance QUADRUPLES when speed doubles (proportional to v²). This is why speeding is so dangerous!
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What is the correct definition of stopping distance?
Explain why a car travelling at higher speed has a greater braking distance than a car travelling at lower speed, assuming the same braking force.
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