Mechanics Flashcards
1
Q
Moment
A
Force times the perpendicular distance from the line of action about a pivot
2
Q
Couples
A
Forces that have equal magnitude but opposite in direction.
3
Q
Scalar quantity
A
Have magnitude but no direction
4
Q
Vector
A
Have both magnitude and direction
5
Q
Momentum
A
Mass X velocity
6
Q
Inertia
A
Resistance of an object to change its motion
7
Q
Acceleration
A
Change of velocity over time
