Stopping Distance

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Objective

I can explain what stopping distance is and name the factors that affect it.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

4 questions

1

Define "stopping distance" in your own words.

2

According to the video, what are the two main components that make up stopping distance?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe what "stopping distance" means in your own words. Name two factors that can affect a car's stopping distance, according to the video. Explain why a car traveling at a higher speed has a longer stopping distance.

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