Mechanics Force And Friction Flashcards
What is a push or pull acting on an object?
Force
All forces acting upon any given object is called? Also called “resultant force”
Net force
The _________ ALWAYS acts in the direction opposite to that of motion.
Force of friction
What is the resistance to movement?
Friction
What is rotational force?
Torque
What 2 components determine torque?
1) Force
2) Distance
_______ is directional and can be either clockwise or counterclockwise
Torque
What is RPM’s and what does it determine?
Revolution per minute, rate of rotation
The rate at which work is done is?
Power
Force x distance=
Work
What does conservation of energy state?
Energy is constant. Energy can’t be created nor destroyed.
What is the equation for torque?
Torque= force x diameter
3/8” bolt
9/16” - 11/16”
1/2” bolt
3/4”- 15/16”
5/8” bolt
15/16”- 1 1/16”