B: Energy Flashcards
What are internal forces within an object?
Forces including tension, compression, shear, and torsion
Internal forces are those that act within the object itself.
What are external forces?
Forces including applied force, friction, and elastic or spring force
External forces act on an object from outside.
How do external forces affect internal forces?
External forces cause internal forces within an object
This interaction can lead to changes in the object’s state.
What is an applied force?
A force exerted on an object by a person or another object
Applied forces can initiate movement or change in an object’s state.
What is the role of friction forces?
Friction forces oppose the movement of objects upon contact with other objects or surfaces
Friction is critical in determining the motion of objects.
Define tension in terms of force.
A force exerted by pulling on a string or rope connected to an object
Tension is a crucial concept in mechanics, especially in systems involving ropes or cables.
What is elastic or spring force?
A force exerted on any object in contact with a compressed or stretched elastic object or spring
This force attempts to return the object to its original shape.
What does compression refer to?
A force exerted on an object that squeezes, squashes, or compacts the object
Compression forces are significant in structural engineering.
What is shear force?
A force that pushes parts of an object in opposite directions, resulting in bending or breaking
Shear forces are important in understanding material failure.
What is torsion?
A force that twists an object
Torsion is particularly relevant in the study of beams and shafts.
Fill in the blank: External and internal forces can change the ______, ______, or ______ of objects that interact.
shape, size, or position
This highlights the dynamic nature of forces acting on materials.
What is plasticity?
A property that leads to permanent changes in an object’s shape
Example: bending a paper lip.
What is elasticity?
A property that enables temporary changes in an object’s shape
Example: stretching a rubber band.
What is an action force?
A force exerted on an object in a particular direction.
What is a reaction force?
A force that acts in the opposite direction of an action force.
In an interaction, what does one object experience?
An action force while another object experiences a reaction force.
What do changes in an object’s shape depend on?
Its properties.
What does Newton’s Third Law state?
For every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force.
Fill in the blank: Plasticity leads to ______ changes in an object’s shape.
permanent
Fill in the blank: Elasticity enables ______ changes in an object’s shape.
temporary
What factors influence the selection of energy resources?
Factors include:
* availability and accessibility
* societal impacts
* economic impacts
* environmental impacts
These factors are critical in determining which energy resources are utilized.
Fill in the blank: The selection of energy resources is influenced by _______.
[availability and accessibility, societal impacts, economic impacts, environmental impacts]
True or False: Economic impacts are not a consideration in the selection of energy resources.
False
Economic impacts play a significant role in the decision-making process for energy resource selection.
What are the advantages and disadvantages in the context of energy resource selection?
Advantages and disadvantages of several factors influence selection of energy resources.
Each factor can have both positive and negative effects on energy resource choices.