Forces- the effect of a force Flashcards

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1
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what happens when an unbalanced force acts on a object

A

work is done (WD)

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2
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equation for work is done (WD)

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WD= Force x distance travelled ( in direction of the force )

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3
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what 3 main things can an unbalanced force to do an object

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  1. change shape
  2. change motion
  3. cause rotation
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4
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where does the weight of body (mass act )

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through the centre of gravity ( the centre of mass )

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5
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equation for weight

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weight = mass x gravitational field strength

W=mg

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6
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how many laws of motion does newton have

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3

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7
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what is Newton’s 1st law of motion + equation

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An object moves at a constant velocity ( speed in a straight line), unless acted on by an unbalanced force

v= at + u

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8
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what is the difference between an equal force and a balanced force

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??? ( find out )

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9
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how can an object be in equilibrium ( 2 things )

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  1. sum of forces is = to 0

2. sum of anticlockwise moments is equal to sum of clockwise moments

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10
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equation for force

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Force = mass x acceleration (change in velocity/ time )

F=ma

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what is Newtons 2nd law of motion + equation

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The total force on object is given by its rate of change in momentum

v2=u2+2as

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12
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what is Newtons 3rd law of motion

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For every force on an object there is an equal force but in the opposite direction

All forces come in equal and opposite pairs

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13
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what is object at terminal velocity

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an object with balanced forces acting upon it

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14
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what factors effect thinking distance

A

Drugs ( include alcohol )

Tiredness

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15
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what factors effect braking distance

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vehicle mass
vehicle speed
road surface
condition of brakes

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16
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equation for stopping distance

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stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance

17
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S= ?
U=?
V=?
A=?
T=?
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S= displacement (distance )
U= initial speed
V= final speed
A= acceleration
T= time