What is the Essence of Braking?
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The essence of braking is the forced conversion of a vehicle's kinetic energy into other forms of energy (typically thermal energy), which is then dissipated into the surrounding atmosphere. Below are the relevant details: Precautions for vehicle braking: When driving at high speeds, it is crucial to identify potential hazards early, release the accelerator pedal promptly, and utilize engine braking to reduce speed. When the brake pedal must be applied, use "pump braking" (press and release, then press again) to gradually decelerate the vehicle. This causes the brake lights to flash multiple times as the pedal is pressed and released, making it easier for following vehicles to notice and helping to prevent skidding. Functions of braking: To forcibly decelerate or even stop a moving vehicle as required by the driver; to keep a stationary vehicle stable under various road conditions (including on slopes); and to maintain a stable speed for vehicles descending slopes. Only external forces acting on the vehicle and opposing its direction of motion can provide braking effects. However, the magnitude of these forces is random and uncontrollable, necessitating the installation of specialized systems in vehicles to achieve the aforementioned functions.