Day 21 (physics) Flashcards
What is the equation for density?
density = mass/volume
Write out the density equation, if we are to use it to find mass
mass = density x volume
Write out the density equation, if we are to use it to find volume
volume = mass / density
Give a unit for density
g / cm^3 or kg/m^3
Give the equation for pressure over an area
pressure = force / area
What is the unit for force?
N
What is the standard unit for pressure?
Pa
What is the value of atmospheric pressure?
100,000 pa
What is the equation for pressure in a liquid?
Pressure = height x density x gravitational field strength
What equipment do we use to find the volume of an irregular object?
Displacement can
Which is the most stable element made in a star?
Iron
What gas if the main component of a nebula cloud?
Hydrogen
The temperature of the Suns is 6000K. What does the K stand for?
Kelvin
When is the speed of a comet at a minimum?
When it is furthest from the Sun
When is the speed of a comet at a maximum?
When it is closest to the Sun