Physics GCSE
adverse conditions
What adverse conditions means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of adverse conditions
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Reference: AQA
Road and weather conditions that can affect the braking distance of a vehicle.
Topics that use adverse conditions
- Factors affecting braking distance 1 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- emergency stopping
- friction
- reaction time
- safety implications
- work done
- wet and icy conditions
- worn brakes
- worn brakes and tyres
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