Forces- the effect of a force Flashcards
what happens when an unbalanced force acts on a object
work is done (WD)
equation for work is done (WD)
WD= Force x distance travelled ( in direction of the force )
what 3 main things can an unbalanced force to do an object
- change shape
- change motion
- cause rotation
where does the weight of body (mass act )
through the centre of gravity ( the centre of mass )
equation for weight
weight = mass x gravitational field strength
W=mg
how many laws of motion does newton have
3
what is Newton’s 1st law of motion + equation
An object moves at a constant velocity ( speed in a straight line), unless acted on by an unbalanced force
v= at + u
what is the difference between an equal force and a balanced force
??? ( find out )
how can an object be in equilibrium ( 2 things )
- sum of forces is = to 0
2. sum of anticlockwise moments is equal to sum of clockwise moments
equation for force
Force = mass x acceleration (change in velocity/ time )
F=ma
what is Newtons 2nd law of motion + equation
The total force on object is given by its rate of change in momentum
v2=u2+2as
what is Newtons 3rd law of motion
For every force on an object there is an equal force but in the opposite direction
All forces come in equal and opposite pairs
what is object at terminal velocity
an object with balanced forces acting upon it
what factors effect thinking distance
Drugs ( include alcohol )
Tiredness
what factors effect braking distance
vehicle mass
vehicle speed
road surface
condition of brakes