Forces and Motion

Braking Distance of a Car.

The total stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance.

The braking distance is the minimum distance in which a car can stop
once the brakes are put on.

The braking distance is affected by

1.  Velocity.

2.  Mass.

3.  Conditions (friction).

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