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Reaction Time and Car Accident

Reaction Time and Car Accident

A Java applet for demonstrating basic traffic flow, reaction times in braking, and importance of following distance, velocity, and friction.
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
May 6, 2000
Date Modified in MERLOT:
January 8, 2004
Author:
 
Submitter:
John Walkup
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed
Technical Format:
Website, Java Applet
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
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No
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John Walkup
John Walkup (Staff)
25 years ago
An interesting applet. The T field is somewhat confusing, and having the lead car break at the same position each trial tends to scew the results. Rather fun.