Exam 2 Matching Flashcards
The branch of mechanics when a body remains at rest or moves with a constant velocity
Statics
The branch of mechanics when a body accelerates
Dynamics
A physical quantity with both magnitude and direction
Vector
A physical quantity with magnitude but no direction
Scalar
Perpendicular distance of an applied force to a potential point of rotation
Moment arm
Tendency of a force to cause rotation about an axis or point
Moment
A sketch of a body and all the forces acting on that body
FBD
The x and y parts of a force vector
Components
The “dividing or separating” of a force vector into its x and y parts
Resolving
Structure consisting of straight members connected by joints
Truss
The basic construction shape of a simple truss
Triangle
Basically a synonym for perpendicular
Orthogonal
Normal
Basically a synonym for a truss joint
Nose
The ____ force is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid
Buoyant
Pressure varied with the ____ of fluid
Depth