Forces Flashcards

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1
Q

What is resistant force?

A

The difference in Newtons between 2 sources that are opposing each other

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2
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Rf stands for?

A

Resistant force

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3
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If forces are balanced. then…

A

The the object does not move, or the object is moving at a constant speed

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4
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If forces are unbalanced?

A

The object will start to move or change speed

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5
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Whats one thing that forces can do?

A

Forces act on everything around us
They can change the shape of things
Forces are measured in Newtons
Upthrust keeps boats floating on water

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6
Q

Friction always..?

A

Tries to slow things down, it opposes motion

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7
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What does equilibrium mean?

A

A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced

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8
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Name all the equations possible on a DST triangle..?

A

Distance \ speed = time
Speed x time = distance
Distance \ time = speed

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9
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Name examples of contact forces..?

A

Upthrust
Air resistance
Water resistance

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10
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Name examples of non-contact forces..?

A

Gravity
Static electricity
Magnetic

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