Physics Unit 3 PT Flashcards
an (object’s) Movement around an External Axis
Revolution
the Number of Complete Rotations Achieved By an Object in a given amount of Time; often measured in rpms
Rotational Speed
the Force Applied to a Rotating Object to Change its Rotational Inertia
Torque
During its flight, the path of the javelin follows a __________ Curve.
Parabolic
The Curve the javelin makes has both a __________ Vector and a __________ Vector.
Vertical , & horizontal
The Force that set the CD into a Spinning Motion Around its Axis is __________
Torque
an Objects Kinetic Energy, Plus its Potential Energy
Mechanical Energy
the Energy of an Object Based Upon its Position or its being Held Against a Force
Potential Energy
the Amount of Work Performed that can be Completed in a Given Time Period
Power
the Unit that Measures Power; it is Equivalent to One Joule of Work Performed in One Second
Watt
The SI Unit for Work is the __________.
Joule
The Joule is Equivalent to the Amount of Work it takes to Move One __________ One Meter.
Newton
In the English System, Work is Measured in __________.
Foot-Pounds
One __________ is Equal to 33,000 (ft-lb)/(min) or 550 ft-lb/s.
HorsePower
The statement “(A Ford Mustang) is Moving at 63 mph Northwest” describes the Mustang’s __________. speed of something in a given direction
Velocity