Red Hot: Emergency Stop

Red Hot: Emergency Stop

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Interactive Video

Science

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explains how car brakes convert kinetic energy into heat energy, slowing the vehicle. It details the mechanics of brake pads and the importance of managing the heat generated to prevent safety hazards. The video also discusses how modern hybrid and Formula One cars utilize this wasted energy by converting it into electrical energy for reuse. The process of braking is highlighted as a practical example of thermodynamics.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do modern hybrid cars utilize wasted energy from braking?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what way does the everyday process of braking illustrate thermodynamics?

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