Forces Flashcards
1
Q
what is internal force?
A
forces acting on the inside of a structure or between parts of a structure (examples…)
2
Q
what is torsion?
A
Twisting motion
3
Q
what is compression?
A
squishing or pushing something
4
Q
what is tension?
A
pulling force
5
Q
what is shear?
A
Pulling in opposite directions
6
Q
What is an external force?
A
Forces acting on the outside of a structure. External cause internal
7
Q
What is a force?
A
A push or a pull
8
Q
What is weight?
A
is the measurement of gravity pulling down on
9
Q
What is mass?
A
The number of molecules in an object
