1.2 Forces And Energy Flashcards
Unbalanced Force Equation
Fun = m x a
Lift Stationary
T = W
Weight Unchanged
Lift Constant Velocity Up
T = W
Weight Unchanged
Lift Constant velocity Down
T = W
Weight Unchanged
Lift Accelerating Up
T > W
Weight Heavier
Lift Decelerating Down
T > W
Weight Heavier
Lift Accelerating Down
T < W
Weight Lighter
Lift Decelerating Up
T < W
Weight Lighter
The Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy is always conserved, it cannot be created or destroyed only transformed.
Equations Used in Conservation of Energy
Ew = Fd
Ep = mgh
Ek = 1/2 mv²
E = Pt
What does E stand for
Energy
What is Ep
Potential Energy
What is Ek
Kinetic Energy
What is Ew
Work Done
Equation For horizontal Force
Fh = Fcosθ
Equation For Vertical Force
T = Wcosθ
Equation to Find Tension on a cart
T = ma
Equation to find force down a slope
mgSinθ