2.1 Flashcards
A quantity that has size and direction?
Vector
1 pascal equals?
1 n/m squared
10 n/m squared
1 n/m squared
Ability to be stretched into new shapes without fracturing is known as?
Ductility
Tensile load placed into a bar? It will?
Stretch , pulled apart
Structures designer to withstand compression?
Strut
A quantity that has size but no direction?
Scalar
Conversion factor to convert litres to pints
1.76
Stress formula
Load divided by cross sectional area
Hookes law
F = -k X
Force = stiffness of Spring X distance
The structure used for tension?
Tie
The structure used for compression?
Strut
The structure which can withstand bending?
Beam
The addition of 2 different vectors produce
Composition
The C.G of a triangular plate is at the intersection of
Medians from a vortex to the opposite side
The centre of gravity of a triangle is
1/3 the median from the base