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What is the formula for work?

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Work = force * distance moved in the direction of applied force.

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How do you figure out kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 * mass * velocity²

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How do you find out GPE (Gravitational Potential Energy)?

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GPE = mass * gravitational field strength * height

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What is the formula for power?

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Power = work done / time taken
P = E/T

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5
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What is the formula for a “moment”?

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Moment = force (N) * perpendicular distance from pivot (m)

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6
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What does λ mean?

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It means wavelength. Greek letter for lambda

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7
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What is the formula wavelength (λ )?

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λ = velocity / frequency

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8
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What is the formula for time period?

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Time period = 1/ Frequency

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What is the formula for distance?

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Distance = speed * time

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What is the formula for acceleration?

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acceleration = final velocity - initial velocity
/ time

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What is the formula for force?

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Force = mass * acceleration

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12
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What is the speed of sound in air?

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330 - 343 m/s

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13
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What is the speed of light?

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3 * 10⁸ m/s

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14
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What is the formula for energy?

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E = MC²
Energy = Mass * Speed of light⁸

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15
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What is the formula for efficiency?

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Efficiency = useful power out / total power in

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16
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Formula for Pressure?

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Pressure = Force / Area

17
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The formula for elastic potential energy?

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Ee = 1/2 * spring constant (N/m) * extension(metres)

18
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Pressure in fluids formula?

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P = density * GFS(gravitational field strength) * height/depth

19
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What is the formula for force exerted on a spring?

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F = k * x
Force = spring constant * extension

20
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How can you calculate weight?

A

weight = mass * gravitational field strength

21
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Equation for specific heat capacity?

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Q = m * c * change in T
Heat energy = mass * specific heat capacity * change in temp

22
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Formula for voltage?

A

V = IR
Voltage = Current * resistance

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