Coplanar Forces (Unit 2) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Scalar Quantity?
A
A Scalar Quantity is a quantity with only magnitude or size
2
Q
What is a Vector Quantity?
A
A Vector Quantity is a quantity with both magnitude and direction
3
Q
What are the qualities of a Scalar? (5)
A
-Distance
-Length
-Time
-Area
-Speed
4
Q
What are the qualities of a Vector? (4)
A
-Velocity
-Displacement
-Force
-Weight
5
Q
What is a Force?
A
A Force is an action that is applied to a body
6
Q
What 2 broad categories can forces be placed into?
A
- Contact Forces
- Action at a Distance Forces
7
Q
What 4 qualities are needed to represent a Force
A
- Magnitude
- Direction
- Point of Application
- Sense (push or pull)
8
Q
What is the Point of Concurrency?
A
The point where three or more lines of actions intersect.
