Mechanics Formulas and Units Flashcards
what does this formula say?
velocity = distance divided by time
what does this formula say?
acceleration equals change in velocity divided by time
what does this formula say?
force equals mass times acceleration
what does this formula say?
pressure equals force divided by area
what does this formula say?
force equals mass times acceleration
what does this formula say?
potential energy equals mass times gravity times height
what does this formula say?
kinetic energy equals half times mass times velocity squared
what does this formula say?
work equals force times distance
what does this formula say?
power equals work divided by time
velocity is measured in
ms-1
acceleration is measured in
ms-2
force is measured in
Newtons, N
weight is measured in
Newtons, N
mass is measured in
kg
Work is measured in
Joules, J
