p5 Flashcards

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what’s the definition of a force?

A

A push or pull.That acts on an object, Due to its interaction with another object.

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2
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what’s a contact force?

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Objects are physical touching

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3
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what’s a non-contact force?

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don’t require the objects to be touching

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4
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an example of a contact force

A

Friction

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5
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what are the types of a non-contact force?

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Gravitational
magnetic
electrostatic

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6
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What is a scalar quantity?

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something that has a magnitude but no direction

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7
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what is a vector quantity?

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something that has a magnitude and a direction

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8
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definition of extension–

A

Increase in length of a spring when it is stretched

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9
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what is newtons first law?

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an object remains in the same state of motion unless a resultant force acts on it.
eg. moving object keeps moving.

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what is newtons 2nd law?

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1-If a non-zero resultant force occurs on the object, it will accelerate
2-The size of the resultant force is directly proportional to the acceleration it causes.

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what is newtons third law?

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when two objects interact, the forces they exert on each other are equal and opposite

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