10. Work, Power, and Impulse. Flashcards

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Define and Encode Dynamics

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Dynamics use forces and laws like newton’s and Hooke’s law to study why things move.

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Define and Encode work

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The process of moving an object with a force in the same direction of the applied force (the unit of work is Joules).

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What are the 2 Equations for work? Encode.

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  1. W=fd

2. W = fdcos(0)

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Define and Encode Impulse

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When a force is applied for a period of time it creates impulse which is useful to survive a deadly crash, and impulse can be a change in momentum (the unit for impulse is kgm/s).

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What is the equation for impulse? Encode

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J (with an arrow on the top) = Ft

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Define and Encode Power

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Power is the BANG! and is calculated when you divide work with time (the unit for power is watts).

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What is the equation for power? Encode.

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P = W/t

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