Mechanics Flashcards
What is the equation for newtons second law?
F=m*a
Unit of force?
N= kg*m/s^2
What is the force of gravity used for?
Calculate weight
Force of gravity equation
Fg=m*g
Acceleration due to gravity
Unit of mass
Kg
What is specific gravity/relative density?
Comparing density of substances
Formula for specific gravity/realative density
RD=p substance/p water
P= density
Formula for density
P= m/v
Must common units for density?
Kg/L or g/ml
What is the density of water?
1000kg/m^3
What does relative density tell us about how much of the object will be under water when placed in water?
Rd = % of object submerged in water
How much of the object is submerged when rd > 1?
100%
What is work?
W =F* d
What is the unit of work?
Nm = J
What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?
U=mgh