Force Motion And Energy Flashcards

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1
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What is force?

A

A push, pull, or a twist

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2
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What is mass?

A

Amount of matter (kg)

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3
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What is weight?

A

Force due to gravity (N)

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4
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What is distances measured in?

A

Meters (m)

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5
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What is mass measured in?

A

Grams (g)

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6
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What is force measured in?

A

Newtons (N)

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7
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What is velocity measured in?

A

Metres per second (ms-1)

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8
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What does friction produce?

A

Heat which warps metals

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9
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How do we reduce friction?

A

Lubricants like oils and bearings

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10
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Speed increases from 5 to 20ms-1 in 5 seconds

Calculate acceleration?

A

20-5/5=15/5=3ms-2

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11
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A 1200kg car accelerates 5ms-2

Calculate force?

A

1200x5=6000n

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12
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How do we calculate the net force?

A

Subtract the smaller force from the larger in the other direction.

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13
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What is my weight if my mass is 70kg?

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700N

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14
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What is the rule of energy conservation?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it is simply changed from one form to another.

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15
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What are the two types of energy?

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Stored (potential) energy and active energy

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16
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What are some examples of stored (potential) energy?

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Chemical potential, gravitational potential, elastic potential

17
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What are some examples of active energy?

A

Kinetic, light, heat, sound, electrical, magnetic nuclear solar

18
Q

What is the energy transformation for a car?

A

Chemical —> kinetic —> heat and sound

19
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What is the energy transformation for a dam?

A

Gravitational —> kinetic —> electrical potential