Physics GCSE
braking
What braking means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of braking
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Reference: AQA
When a vehicle slows down, the brakes do work against friction, filling the thermal store of the brakes, which is why they get hot.
Topics that use braking
- Energy stores and systems (AQA GCSE)
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