Free Body Diagram. Flashcards
Mid-terms
1
Q
Define Newton
A
N, unit of force in the metric system
2
Q
Define Mass’
A
the quantity of matter in a body regardless of its volume or of any forces acting on it
3
Q
Define Weight’
A
Measure of the force of gravity on a body
4
Q
Define Buoyancy’
A
A situation where object flows in water because of the buoyant force.
5
Q
What is the Buoyant force?
A
Buoyant force makes an object float in water
6
Q
When someone falls at a terminal velocity what is pulling them down ? And what force is responsive
A
F/W weighted force
7
Q
Define Friction’
A
An opposing force that tends to slow down a moving object
8
Q
Define F/Tension
A
the force that holds a person up
9
Q
What are the steps to making a free body diagram
A
draw a circle
draw a dot in the center
draw arrows for the force
