Forces Flashcards
1
Q
Identify the name of two forces which act in opposite directions on an object and are equal in size.
A
Balanced Force
2
Q
State the force that pulls things apart, in which it attempts to stretch or lengthen.
A
Tension
3
Q
A force that causes a twisting motion. Provide an example of where you may encounter this type of force.
A
Torsion. This can be seen in clothes pin springs, which allows for them to have the clamping force that they have.
4
Q
What is a force that tends to slip or slide, and what can be a real life application to it?
A
Shearing force. It can be applied to having a sacrificial role in structures by preventing movement, or even the shear key within a lawnmower so that the crankshaft or flywheel is not damaged.
