Units & Equations Flashcards
What is the equation relating speed, distance and time?
Distance = speed x time or Speed = distance / time
What is the unit for speed?
m/s
What is the equation relating weight, mass and gravitational field strength?
weight = mass x gravitational field strength
What is the unit for weight?
N (it is a force)
What is the unit for mass?
kg
What is the equation relating work done, force and distance?
work done = force x distance
What is the unit for work done?
J or Nm
What is the equation relating force in a spring. spring constant and extension?
force = spring constant x extension
What is the unit for force?
Newtons
What is the equation that relates moment, force and distance?
Moment = force x distance
What is the unit for moment?
Nm
What is the equation relating pressure, force and area?
pressure = force / area
What is the unit for pressure?
N/m2 or Pa
What is the equation relating acceleration, change in velocity (speed) and time?
acceleration = change in speed / time taken
What is the unit for acceleration?
m/s2
What is the equation relating force, mass and acceleration?
force = mass x acceleration