Year 7 Forces Flashcards
What is a force
A force is a push, pull or a twist
What is a contact force?
A force that acts when you touch objects together.
Examples of a contact force
Friction and air resistance
How do you measure forces
Newtons
State the equation to calculate speed
Speed = Distance divided by time
What is an independent variable
Things that we change
What is a resultant force.
If one force is acting on each other that that mean it is the resultant force
Why would you use newtons?
One Newton is the force needed to accelerate 1 kg of mass
Why would you use kilograms?
Kilograms or great for measuring things that can be lifted by people
Why would you use a stopwatch?
You would use a stopwatch to help you measure times in practicals?