forces Flashcards
1
Q
What is a force
A
A force is a push or a pull on an object that is caused by it reaching with something
2
Q
What are the two types of forces
A
contact and non- contact
3
Q
What is a contact force
A
When two objects have to be touching for a force to act
4
Q
What is a non-contact force
A
When objects do not need to be touching for the force to act
5
Q
What do vectors have
A
Both direction and magnitude … OH YEAH
6
Q
What do scalars have
A
Magnitude
7
Q
Scalar quantities
A
Distance Speed Mass Temperature Time
8
Q
Vector quantities
A
Momentum Velocity Force Displacement Acceleration
