P5 Forces and Motion Flashcards
What is a contact force?
When objects physically touch for example air resistance, tension and friction.
What are non-contact forces?
When object do not physically touch. E.g. magnetic and gravitational.
What are scalars?
A quantity that only has magnitude (size).
What are vectors?
A quantity that has magnitude (size) and direction.
What is the word equation for weight?
weight (N) = mass x gravitation field strength (9.8N/kg)
What is Hooke’s Law?
Force and extension are directly proportional.
What is the word equation for force?
Force = Spring constant x extension
What is moment?
Moment is a turning force.
What is the word equation for moment?
Moment = force x distance from pivot.
What is the principal of moments?
sum of clockwise moments = sum of anticlockwise moments.
What can be used to increase moments?
Gears.
What is the equation for pressure?
Pressure = force / area
What is the other equation for pressure?
Pressure = height x density x gravitational field strength.
What is the equation for speed or velocity?
Speed/velocity = distance/displacement / time
What is the equation for acceleration?
Acceleration = change in velocity / time