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Yes, heavier cars generally take longer to stop compared to lighter cars, assuming all other factors are equal. This is due to the greater momentum that heavier vehicles possess, which requires more force to decelerate. Additionally, heavier cars may have larger braking distances because of the increased mass that needs to be slowed down. However, factors such as brake system efficiency, tire grip, and road conditions also play significant roles in stopping distance.
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Do Trucks take longer to stop than passenger cars?
Trucks take longer to stop than passenger cars.
Do large trucks take longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed?
Yes. Because the truck is heavier.
Do vehicles with anti lock brakes take longer to stop?
Depends upon conditions. Studies show that Most cars with ABS stop faster on wet and even dry pavement. However ABS cars take longer to stop on ice, snow, and gravel. Personally I really like them in rain, and CANNOT STAND THEM on snow/gravel.
Does the weight of the car affect the speed of the car?
Yes...a heavy car will accelerate slower, take longer to stop and ultimately have a lower top speed then if it were lighter. The first two are correct but the last is wrong. The simple fact that the car IS heavier means there will be more kinetic energy achieved over a longer time to very fast top speed usually occur in heavier equipped cars with the correct type of engine. The fastest cars (the speed record holders) start slowly but gain very fast speed weigh in and more than 15,000 lbs. That is 3 to 5 times heavier than the typical car.
Why does it take longer for cars to stop on pavement covered in ice then pavement that is dry?
WHY!It is because the ice makes the friction between the tires and the pavementgreater.
How much longer does it take to stop in the rain?
It can take up to three times longer to stop a vehicle in wet conditions.
Why does it take heavier objects longer to stop?
More mass means more inertia - more difficult to change the velocity. Newton's Second Law: force = mass x acceleration, means that for more mass, you need more force to get the same acceleration. Alternatively (if you save for acceleration), if you increase the mass, the same force will produce less acceleration. Note: It is the MASS of the object, not its WEIGHT, that is relevant here. On Earth, though, weight is proportional to the mass.
How much longer does a truck take to stop in the rain?
25%
Will a vehicle with worn brakes take longer to stop?
yes
How long does it take for cars to stop in a crash?
If the car hit a solid wall, it would stop in a small fraction of a second.
Does speeding have an effect on braking distance?
Yes, the faster you are moving the longer it will take to stop.
How long does it take for a train to come to a complete stop?
Depending upon the number of cars and load being transported, a train can take up to 150 seconds to stop.
