Mechanical Comprehension Flashcards
What is the formula V = IR for?
Ohm’s law
Voltage = Current x Resistance
When do Pendulums swing at their fastest speed?
When the weight is highest
What is meant by class lever? Name all three classes.
First class lever - Fulcrum is in the middle e.g. seesaw, scissors or crowbar
Second class lever - Load is in the middle e.g. wheelbarrow, nutcracker or bottle-opener
Third class lever - Effort is in the middle e.g. broom, fishing rod or tweezers.
Equation for force?
Force = mass x acceleration
Equation for momentum?
Momentum = mass x velocity
This when momentum is measured in Kg m/s, mass is measured in Kg and velocity is measured in m/s
Equation for acceleration?
acceleration = change in velocity/time taken