Combined Science GCSE
Braking force
What Braking force means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Braking force
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A larger braking force produces a larger deceleration in the direction opposing motion.
Topics that use Braking force
- Factors affecting braking distance 2 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Braking force, braking distance and temperature rise
- Conservation of energy during braking
- Deceleration
- Transfer from kinetic energy store to thermal energy store
- Work done by a friction force
- Loss of control
- Overheating
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