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What is the equation for weight?

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weight = mass x gravitational field strength

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What is the equation for work done?

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work done = force x distance

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What is the equation for the force applied to a string?

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force applied to a string = spring constant x extension

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What is the equation for the moment of a force?

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moment of a force = force x distance

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What is the equation for pressure?

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pressure = force normal to surface / area of that surface

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What is the equation for distance travelled?

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distance travelled = speed x time

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What is the equation for acceleration?

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acceleration = change in velocity / time taken

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What is the equation for resultant force?

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resultant force = mass x acceleration

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What is the equation for momentum?

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momentum = mass x velocity

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What is the equation for kinetic energy?

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kinetic energy = 0.5 x mass x (speed)^2

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What is the equation for gravitational potential energy?

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gravitational potential energy = mass x gravitational field strength x height

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What is the equation for power using energy transferred?

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power = energy transferred / time

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What is the equation for power using work done?

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power = work done / time

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What is the equation for efficiency using energy transfer?

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efficiency = useful energy output transfer / total energy input transfer

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What is the equation for efficiency using power?

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efficiency = useful power output / total power input

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16
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What is the equation for wave speed?

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wave speed = frequency x wavelength

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What is the equation for charge flow?

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charge flow = current x time

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What is the equation for potential difference?

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potential difference = current x resistance

19
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What is the equation for power using potential difference?

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power = potential difference x current

20
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What is the equation for power using resistance?

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power = (current)^2 x resistance

21
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What is the equation for energy transferred using power?

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energy transferred = power x time

22
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What is the equation for energy transferred using potential difference?

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energy transferred = charge flow x potential difference

23
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What is the equation for density?

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density = mass / volume

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