Equations Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the formula for calculating force?
Force = Mass × Acceleration (F = ma)
True or False: The unit of force is the Newton.
True
Fill in the blank: The gravitational force between two masses is described by _____ Law.
Newton’s
What does the equation F = ma represent?
It represents the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 × Mass × Velocity^2 (KE = 1/2 mv^2)
What is the SI unit of energy?
Joule (J)
Multiple choice: Which of the following is the formula for potential energy? A) PE = mgh B) PE = 1/2 mv^2 C) PE = Fd
A) PE = mgh
What does the variable ‘g’ represent in the potential energy formula?
The acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.81 m/s².
True or False: Work is defined as force applied over a distance.
True
What is the formula for calculating work?
Work = Force × Distance × cos(θ) (W = Fd cos(θ))
Fill in the blank: The law of conservation of _____ states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Energy
What is the formula for calculating power?
Power = Work / Time (P = W/t)
What is the SI unit of power?
Watt (W)
Multiple choice: Which equation represents Ohm’s Law? A) V = IR B) P = IV C) W = Fd
A) V = IR
True or False: In Ohm’s Law, voltage is directly proportional to current.
True
What is the formula for calculating the frequency of a wave?
Frequency = 1 / Period (f = 1/T)
Fill in the blank: The speed of a wave is calculated using the formula _____ = frequency × wavelength.
Speed
What is the equation for calculating acceleration?
Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time (a = (v_f - v_i)/t)
True or False: Acceleration can be negative.
True
What is the formula for calculating momentum?
Momentum = Mass × Velocity (p = mv)
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a unit of momentum? A) kg·m/s B) J C) N·s
A) kg·m/s
What is the principle of conservation of momentum?
In a closed system, the total momentum before an event is equal to the total momentum after the event.
Fill in the blank: The equation for circular motion is _____ = v²/r.
Centripetal Acceleration
What is the formula for Hooke’s Law?
F = -kx