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Braking & Energy Dissipation

Turning motion into heat fast enough that the tyres get a chance.

  1. Zoom 2 · Component · FreeTurning motion into heatA stop from 100 km/h puts about 580 kilojoules into your brakes. From 50 it is 145. Same car, half the speed, a quarter of the heat — and that square is the lesson.