Ch 1 - Introdutcion Flashcards

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Distance Conversions

A
1nm = 1852m
1nm = 6080ft

1m = 3.28ft

1ft = 0.305m

1ft = 12in

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Speed Conversions

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m/s = knots x 0.5144

knots = m/s x 1.944

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3
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Force

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F = ma

ISA 1 cubic metre of air = 1.225kg

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Momentum

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Momentum = mass x velocity

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Types of Energy

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2mv(squared)

Potential Energy

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Power

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Work = Force x Distance

Power = Force x Speed = Work/Time

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7
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Newton’s Laws of Motion

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1 - A body will remain at rest or constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force

2- The acceleration will be proportional to the force applied and inversely proportional to the mass of the body

3 - Every action has an opposite and equal reaction

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