D.3 Flashcards
1
Q
what is force
A
a push or pull that causes an object to move or change shape. Measured in Newtons (N)
2
Q
what is mass
A
the amount of matter in an object
3
Q
what is weight
A
a force that is a result of mass and gravity
3
Q
what is gravity
A
the pull of the earth (accelerating down)
4
Q
what are the two things that impact how great a force is
A
Mass and acceleration ( F=mxa)
5
Q
In what ways does force affect structures
A
-Magnitude:the greater the force the greater the effect
- Direction: it’s easier to push down than up
- location: depending where the force is applied it will have a different effect
