How does a solar powered car stop?

A solar-powered car uses regenerative braking to slow down and stop. Regenerative braking converts the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into electrical energy, which is then stored in the car's battery. This process not only slows down the car, but it also helps to extend the range of the car by recharging the battery.

Here's how regenerative braking works:

1. When the driver steps on the brake pedal, the electric motor in the car is disconnected from the battery and connected to the wheels.

2. As the wheels slow down, they turn the electric motor, which acts as a generator and produces electricity.

3. The electricity produced by the electric motor is then stored in the car's battery.

The amount of regenerative braking that occurs can be controlled by the driver. Some solar-powered cars have a regenerative braking mode that can be selected by the driver, while others have an automatic regenerative braking system that adjusts the amount of regenerative braking based on the speed of the car.

Regenerative braking is a very efficient way to slow down a solar-powered car. It can help to extend the range of the car by recharging the battery, and it can also reduce wear on the car's brakes.