Forces, Energy and Power Flashcards
1
Q
What is acceleration?
A
The rate of change of velocity of an object
2
Q
What is friction?
A
The force that opposes the motion of all objects
3
Q
What is terminal velocity?
A
The velocity of an object when the driving forces acting on it is balanced by the friction force
4
Q
What is the equation of a force acting down a slope?
A
Fd = mg sin θ
5
Q
What is the equation of the force acting onto a slope?
A
Fo = mg cos θ
6
Q
What is the law of conservation of energy?
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed only changed from one form into another
