1.1-1.24 Flashcards
Velocity
The speed of an object in a given direction
Distance/ time graph
Distance y axis
Time x axis
Speed/ time graph
Speed y axis
Time x axis
Distance travelled of a speed/time graph
Area under the graph
final speed equation (SUVAT)
v2 = u2 + (2 × a × s)
Effects of forces
Forces can act on a body to change the velocity, so the speed, direction or both.
Or forces can change the shape of a body stretching it, squishing it or twisting it.
different types of forces:
Weight, tension, friction, air resistance, normal, thrust, lift and upthrust
Weight
Pulls an object towards the center of a large mass
Tension
A force in a rope or cable being pulled
Friction
A counter force caused when two object rub together
Air resistance
A counter force produced when an object travels through the air
Normal
Upward force from a surface to counter weight
Thrust
A pushing force (e.g. by an engine / rocket)
Lift
Upwards force on a plane or helicopter
Upthrust
Upwards force in water