Equations Flashcards
weight
W
mass x gravitational field strength
m x g
work done
W
force x distance(along line of action of force)
F x s
force applied to a spring
F
spring constant x extension
k x e
moment of a force
M
force x distance(normal to direction of force)
F x d
pressure
p
force normal to a surface/area of the surface
F/A
distance travelled
s
speed x time
v x t
acceleration
a
change in velocity/time taken
(v-u)/t
resultant force
F
mass x acceleration
m x a
momentum
p
mass x velocity
m x v
kinetic energy
Ek
- 5 x mass x (velocity)2
0. 5 x m x v2
gravitational potential energy
Ep
mass x gravitational field strength x height
m x g x h
power
P
energy transferred/time
E/t
power
P
work done/time
W/t
efficiency
useful output energy transfer/total input energy transfer
efficiency
useful power output/total power input