Physics GCSE
tiredness
What tiredness means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of tiredness
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Reference: AQA
One of the factors that can affect a driver's reaction time, making the brain take longer to process the hazard and send the signal to the muscles.
Topics that use tiredness
- Reaction time (AQA GCSE)
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