Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Section
FRICTION AND BRAKING
20 practice questions
Practice questions
1–7 of 7 · Easy
Question 1
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State what is meant by the stopping distance of a vehicle.
Question 2
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Give two different factors that can increase the thinking distance of a driver.
Question 3
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe how the condition of the tyres and the road surface affect the braking distance of a car. Explain your answer.
Question 4
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A car is travelling at 60 mph. The thinking distance is 18 m and the braking distance is 55 m. Calculate the total stopping distance.
Question 5
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State what is meant by the 'stopping distance' of a vehicle, and name its two components.
Question 6
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A driver is travelling at 30 mph in dry conditions. The thinking distance for this speed is 9 m and the braking distance is 14 m.
(a)[1 mark]Calculate the total stopping distance.
(b)[2 marks]If the driver’s reaction time increases (for example, because they are tired), explain what will happen to the stopping distance.
Question 7
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe how the following factors each affect a car's braking distance.
Factor Speed of the car Condition of the tyres Mass of the vehicle Give a brief explanation for each factor.