From Fig. 9.1 and its scale, work out the displacement for the journey from A to B.
State the difference between distance and displacement.
In some parts of the trip, the car keeps a constant speed but is still accelerating. Explain why this can happen.
Describe what the thinking distance means.
The car’s brakes work poorly. This makes the braking distance longer. State two other factors that increase the braking distance.
Calculate the kinetic energy of the car and driver immediately before the brakes are applied.
Calculate the car’s deceleration.
Explain why the temperature of the brakes rises while the car is braking.