Forces and motion Flashcards
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1
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What is Newtons second Law?
A
When there is a resultant force acting on an object it will accelerate.
(Resultant force (N) = Mass (kg) x Acceleration (m/s2))
2
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Difference between mass and Weight?
A
Weight is the force due to gravity while mass is fixed (kg) and is the amount of mass
3
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What is terminal velocity?
A
When the force pulling downwards becomes equal to the drag being inflicted on your body (from air resistance)
4
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What is the stopping distance?
A
The distance it takes for a car to come to stop (a combination of thinking and braking distance)
5
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What is thinking distance?
A
The distance it takes for the driver to react then apply a brake
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