Chapter 2: Inclined Planes Flashcards
1
Q
How to calculate force with mass?
A
Fg = ma
2
Q
What does m stand for?
A
mass
3
Q
What does a stand for?
A
acceleration
4
Q
What is the normal force?
A
The object/ground pushing back on Fg. Therefore Fg is equal and opposite to Fn
5
Q
What is friction?
A
Friction opposes motion, see pg 71
6
Q
What is tension?
A
A pulling force along a rope or chain, see pg 73
7
Q
What is applied force?
A
A force applied by an object or person, see pg 78
8
Q
Inclinded planes
A
See pg 80-86
