Combined Science GCSE
Adverse road and weather conditions
What Adverse road and weather conditions means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Adverse road and weather conditions
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Conditions such as a wet or icy surface that reduce friction, so the tyres grip less and the vehicle takes longer to stop.
Topics that use Adverse road and weather conditions
- Factors affecting braking distance 1 (AQA GCSE)
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