Force, Moments, Work amd Power - Physics Flashcards
Mesurement of Force
Newtons
Push
Changes the velocity of an object
Pull
Changes the velocity of an object
Weight
Moves object towards the ground
Friction
Slows down moving objects
Electric
Causes charged particles to move
Magnetic
Causes magnetic objects to move
Newtometer/Spring Balence
Used to measure force
Forces always occur in pairs
For every force there is an equal and opposite force
High Friction
Samd paper, car tyres and rough-soled shoes
Low friction
Wet soap, ice and glass
Lubricant
Anything that reduces friction
What would happen to our weight if we were on the moon?
We would weigh less, but have the same mass
Lever
A lever is a rigid body which is free to turn about a fixed point called a fulcrum
Moment
The turning effect of a force (force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from the fulcrum )