forces

Question 1

Hooke’s Law definition

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Answer 1

within the limit of proportionality, the extension produced in a material is directly proportional to the force applied

Question 2

Centre of Gravity definition

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Answer 2

the point at which the whole weight of the body appears to act

Question 3

Upthrust definition

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Answer 3

upward force on a body partially or fully immersed in a fluid due to the pressure difference in the fluid

Question 4

Principle of Floatation

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Answer 4

if an object is floating in equilibrium, the upthrust is equal in magnitude & opposite in direction to the weight of the object

Question 5

Principle of Moments

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Answer 5

For a body in rotational equilibrium, the sum of clockwise moments about any axis of rotation/pivot is equal to the sum of anti-clockwise moments about the same axis

Question 6

Couple definition

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Answer 6

a pair of forces acting on the same body that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction & produce rotation only

Question 7

Torque of a Couple definition

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Answer 7

the turning effect of a couple

Question 8

Pressure definition

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Answer 8

force applied on an object per unit area