How does kinetic energy affect the stopping distance of a small vehicle compared to a large vehicle?
Keeping in mind the kinetic energy of a moving vehicle, how can a driver best prepare to enter sharp curves in the roadway?
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The greater your vehicle's kinetic energy, the greater the effort that will be required to stop the vehicle. ... If you double your speed to 60 mph, your vehicle's kinetic energy quadruples, so your vehicle's stopping distance also quadruples (4 X 45 feet = 180 feet).
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