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Yes, because they have the lowest momentum. This is the kinetic energy that must be removed (usually as heat) by the braking mechanism. The heavier a truck gets, the harder it is to stop, and this usually increases stopping distance.

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What does light travel through best empty space or matter?

Light travels best through empty space because there are no particles to absorb or scatter the light. In contrast, matter can diminish the speed and intensity of light as it interacts with particles and undergoes absorption and scattering.


How do you work out braking force?

To calculate braking force, you can use the formula: Braking force = mass x deceleration. First, determine the mass of the object that is braking. Then, calculate the deceleration by dividing the change in velocity by the time taken to come to a stop. Finally, multiply the mass by the deceleration to find the braking force.


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When the speed of a vehicle doubles, the braking distance is increased by approximately four times. This is because the braking distance is directly proportional to the square of the speed.


Speeding has no effect on braking distance?

Speeding does affect braking distance. The faster a vehicle is traveling, the longer it will take to come to a complete stop because there is more kinetic energy that needs to be dissipated through braking. This means that speeding can increase the risk of accidents due to longer braking distances.


How does mass affect braking distance?

Mass directly affects braking distance because a heavier vehicle has more momentum and kinetic energy, requiring more force to bring it to a stop. More mass results in a longer braking distance as it takes more time for the vehicle to slow down and stop. Additionally, heavier vehicles may have larger braking distances due to increased friction and heat generated during braking.

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