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Definitions
M x change in Velocity
Breaking Distance
The distance traveled while the brakes are used
What does this equation figure out:
F=m x Change in V/ Change in T
Force
How fast something’s going, speed with direction
Velocity
Reaction Distance
How far the car travels after the obstacle is seen before applying the brakes
What does this equation figure out:
Change in T= m x Change in V/ F
Change in Time
A collision where objects bounce off each other
Elastic collision
Reliability
Trust that it will be working
What does this equation figure out:
F=m x change in speed/ Change in T
Force
A collision where objects get stuck together
Inelastic collision
Substation
A key component of an electrical grid that acts as a secure facility to provide power for a community
What kind of equation is this:
M1-start x V1-start + M2-start x V2-start = M1-end x V1-end + M2-end x V2-end
Elastic Collision
How long it takes to realize there's an obstacle
Reaction time
Ground
A direct path for excess electricity to flow through a power source
What kind of equation is this:
M1-start x V1-start + M2-start x V2-start = (M1-end + M2-end) x V-end
Inelastic collision