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Physics Equations and Units Flashcards

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What is the equation that links mass, gravitational field strength and weight?

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weight = mass x gravitational field strength
W = m x g
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What is the equation that links work done, force and distance?

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Work done = force x distance

W = F x s

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What is the equation that links force applied to a spring, spring constant and the extension?

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Force applied to a spring = spring constant x extension

F = k x e

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What is the equation that links distance, speed and time

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distance = velocity x time
s = v x t
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What is the equation that links acceleration, chance in velocity and time taken?

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acceleration = chance in velocity / time
a = (v-u)÷t
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What’s the equation that links resultant force, mass and acceleration?

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resultant force = mass x acceleration

F = m x a

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What’s the equation that links momentum, mass and velocity? (Higher only)

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momentum = mass x velocity
p = m x v
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What is the equation that links kinetic energy, mass and velocity?

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kinetic energy = 0.5 x mass x (velocity)2

Ek=0.5 x m x v2

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What is the equation that links gravitational potential energy, mass, gravitational field strength and height?

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gravitational potential energy = mass x gravitational field strength x height
Ep = m x g x h

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What is the equation that links power, energy transferred and time?

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power = energy transferred / time
P = E ÷ t
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What is the equation that links power, work done and time?

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power = work done / time
P = W ÷ t
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What is the equation that links efficiency, useful energy transfer and total input energy transfer?

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Efficiency = useful output energy ÷ total energy input

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What is the equation that links efficiency, useful power output and total power input?

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efficiency = total power output ÷ total power input

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What is the equation that links wave speed, frequency and wavelength?

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wave speed = frequency x wavelength

v = f x λ

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What is the equation that links charge flow, current and time?

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charge flow = current x time

Q = I x t

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What is the equation that links potential difference, current and resistance?

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potential difference = current x resistance

V = I x R

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What is the equation that links power, potential difference and current?

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Power = potential difference x current
P = V x I
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What is the equation that links power, current and resistance?

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Power = (current)2 x resistance
P = I2 x R
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What is the equation that links energy transferred, power and time?

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energy transferred = power x time

E = P x t

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What is the equation that links energy transferred, charge flow and potential difference?

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energy transferred = charge flow x potential difference

E = Q x V

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What is the equation that links density, mass and volume?

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density = mass ÷ volume 
(p = m ÷ v)
22
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What is the unit of weight?

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Newtons (N)

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What is the unit of mass?

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kilograms (kg)

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What is the unit of gravitational field strength?

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Newtons per kilogram (N/kg)

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What is the unit of work done?

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Joules (J)

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What is the unit of force?

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Newtons (N)

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What is the unit of distance?

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metres (m)

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What is the unit of velocity?

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metres per second (m/s)

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What is the unit of time?

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seconds (s)

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What is the unit of acceleration?

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metres per second2 (m/s2)

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What is the unit of momentum?

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Nm/s

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What is the unit of kinetic energy?

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Joules (J)

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What is the unit of gravitational energy?

A

Joules (J)

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What is the unit of height?

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metres (m)

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What is the unit of power?

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Watts (W)

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What is the unit of wave speed?

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metres per second (m/s)

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What is the unit of frequency?

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Hertz (Hz)

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What is the unit of wavelength?

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metres (m)

39
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What is the unit of charge flow?

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Coulombs (C)

40
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What is the unit of current?

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Amperes (A)

41
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What is the unit of potential difference?

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Volts (V)

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What is the unit of resistance?

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Ohms (Ω)

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What is the unit of density?

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kilograms per metre3 (kg/m3)

GCSE Science Edexcel Combined (5 decks)

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