Mechanics Flashcards

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v-t Graphs

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Straight line=constant acceleration
Flat line=constant speed
Curve=acceleration
Area=distance travelled

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d-t Graphs

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Straight line=constant speed
Flat=stationary
Curve=acceleration

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Balanced forces

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No acceleration

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Object falling from great height:

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Forces=weight, air resistance
Speed=at first, unbalanced force-just weight-so it accelerates. Then as it travels faster, air resistance builds and 2 forces become equal and it travels at constant speed (TERMINAL VELOCITY).

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v

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d/t

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a

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Change in speed/change in time

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