Physics GCSE
emergency stopping
What emergency stopping means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of emergency stopping
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Reference: AQA
Bringing a road transport vehicle to rest in an emergency, where the distance required depends on factors that affect the thinking distance and the braking distance.
Topics that use emergency stopping
- Factors affecting braking distance 1 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- friction
- reaction time
- safety implications
- work done
- adverse conditions
- wet and icy conditions
- worn brakes
- worn brakes and tyres
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