Stopping Distance - Braking Distance
Physics: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 1.4.3
Factors Affecting Braking Distance
Several factors affect braking distance. Some examples are:
Initial car speed
- The faster a car is travelling, the further it will travel before it comes to a stop.
Road conditions
- Wet or icy conditions will increase the braking distance.
The condition of the car
- If a car’s brakes or tyres are in a poor condition, then the braking distance will increase.
Mass of the car
- A car with a higher mass will take longer to stop than a car with lower mass, in general.