What does breaking distance refer to in vehicle dynamics?

Understanding Breaking Distance

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11th Grade
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Mohammed Zaid
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The distance a vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied until it comes to a complete stop.
The distance a vehicle travels before the brakes are applied.
The total distance a vehicle travels while the accelerator is pressed.
The distance covered by a vehicle after the engine is turned off.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factor does NOT affect the breaking distance of a vehicle?
Vehicle speed
Vehicle weight
Tire condition
Color of the vehicle
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The breaking distance of a vehicle increases with the square of its speed. If the breaking distance at 20 km/h is 4m, what is the breaking distance at 40 km/h?
8m
16m
32m
64m
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the condition of a vehicle's tires play in breaking distance?
No role, as tires do not affect breaking distance.
Worn-out tires increase the breaking distance.
New tires increase the breaking distance.
Only the color of the tires affects breaking distance.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does rain affect the breaking distance of a vehicle?
It has no effect.
It decreases the breaking distance.
It increases the breaking distance.
It first decreases then increases the breaking distance.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of a heavier vehicle load on the breaking distance?
It decreases the breaking distance.
It has no significant effect.
It increases the breaking distance.
It first increases then decreases the breaking distance.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:
Increase the breaking distance to make stopping smoother.
Decrease the vehicle's speed instantly.
Prevent the wheels from locking up and skidding, reducing the breaking distance.
Increase the vehicle's grip on the road without affecting the breaking distance.
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