Forces Flashcards
WHat is a force
a force is a push or pull that acts on an object due to the interaction with another object
What are 2 pull factors
pull
gravity
what are 2 push factors
push
friction
what is 1 push and pull factor
electromagnetic
what does gravity/weight do
pulls you down
what does air resistance do
acts against the direction you are moving in
what does reaction force do
act aganist gravity/weight
what is a balanced force
when 2 forces are equal and one isnt stronger than the other
How do you work the moment in a force
The Force x Distance
What is a moment
The turning effect of a force
Wht is a pivot
The point at which a picot can rotate or turn
What is a lever
A simple machine consisting of a pivot, effort and load
What is a load
The overall force rhat is exerted on a surface usually by a mass or an object
Effort
Force used to move a load over a distance
What is weight measured in
Newtons
