Physics GCSE
work done against friction
What work done against friction means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The work done by the friction force between the brakes and the wheel, which reduces the kinetic energy of the vehicle.
Topics that use work done against friction
- Factors affecting braking distance 2 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- brake overheating
- braking force
- deceleration
- Deceleration of vehicles
- Energy transfer and braking
- Estimating physical quantities
- Force, mass and acceleration
- Kinetic energy
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