Physics equations Flashcards
Equation for acceleration
Acceleration = change in velocity / time taken
The equation for average speed
Average speed = total distance travelled \ total time taken
Equation for force
Force = mass * acceleration
Equation for weight
Weight = mass * gravitational field strength
Equation for momentum
Momentum = mass * velocity
Equation for moment
Moment = force * perpendicular distance from pivot
Equation for power
Power = current * voltage
Equation for energy
Energy = power * time
Equation for current in amps
Current in amps = change in coulombs / time in seconds
Equation for voltage
Voltage = current * resistance
Equation for wave speed
Wave speed = frequency * wavelength
Law of reflection
The angle of incidence = the angle of reflection
The law of refraction
Refractive index = sin I / sin r
Equation for efficiency
Efficiency = useful energy output from the system / total energy input to the system
Equation for work
Work = force * distance