2 Mechanics Flashcards
velocity, v [m s-1]
rate of change of displacement with time
v = s/t
acceleration, a [m s-2]
rate of change of velocity with time
a = ∆v/∆t
(translational) equilibrium
resultant force = 0 → acceleration = 0
conserved
maintains a constant total value
eg. KE is conserved in elastic collisions; total mechanical energy is conserved when friction is negligible and KE/PE are not changed to other forms (such as sound, internal energy)
conservation of energy
energy can not be created or destroyed, it can only change form
Newton’s 1st law
a body will remain stationary or at constant velocity unless a net force acts on it
Newton’s 2nd law
F = ma
Newton’s 3rd law
every applied force has an EQUAL and OPPOSITE reaction force (same size, same type, opposite direction) eg. man on earth ⇔ earth on man)
impulse, Δp [kg m s-1] or [N s]
the CHANGE IN MOMENTUM of a body
law of conservation of momentum
For an ISOLATED system (no external force);
momentum before = momentum after (collision);
(m₁u₁) + (m₂u₂) = (m₁+m₂)(v)
work, W [J]
work done = energy transferred=force × distance moved in the direction of the force
W = ∆E = F * d
kinetic energy, KE [J]
energy due to MOTION
KE = ½ mv² = ½ m(v²-u²)
potential energy, PE [J]
energy due to RELATIVE POSITION
GPE = mg∆h
elastic collision
both MOMENTUM and TOTAL KE are conserved → KE before = KE after
terminal velocity
MAX velocity when forces are BALANCED
