Autumn 1

Question 1

Scalar?

Answer 1

is ANY quantity in physics that has MAGNITUDE, but NOT a direction associated with it.

Question 2

Magnitude

Answer 2

A numerical value with units

Question 3

Vector

Answer 3

ANY quantity in physics that has BOTH MAGNITUDE and DIRECTION

Question 4

force

Answer 4

is a push, pull or twist

Question 5

Equation of speed

Answer 5

speed = distance/time

Question 6

Magnetism

Answer 6

The force that enables compasses to work

Question 7

Compression

Answer 7

The force you get when a material is being squashed

Question 8

Electrostatic

Answer 8

The force you get between two charged objects

Question 9

Gears

Answer 9

Can multiply the effect of a turning force.

Question 10

Newton’s Laws (1)

Answer 10

If there are no forces acting on an object which is not moving it will stay at rest.

Question 11

Newtons law 2

Answer 11

A force applied to an object will change its speed in the same direction as the force.

Question 12

Newtons law 3

Answer 12

For each force there is another force acting in the opposite direction with the same strength.