Forces Flashcards

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what is a force

A

a force is a “compelling mechanism” by which, can affect (or change) an object(s) motion or geometry

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What is newtons first law

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an object exhibiting uniform motion will continue to do so, unless acted on by an external, unbalanced force.
LAW OF INERTIA

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What is newtons second law

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The acceleration created is directly proportional to the amount of force applied (& mass)
F=ma

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What is newtons third law

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All action forced have an assosiated “reaction” force. Same magnitude opposite direction.

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5
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What are the 4 fundamental forces

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Gravity, Electromagnitism, Strong nuclear force, and Weak nuclear force

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What is the range and relative strength of gravity

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Attraction between masses
Infinite distances, dominates on the planetary scale. 1 (4th most)

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What is the range and relative strength of Electromagnitism

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Attraction and repulsion of charged particles
infinite distances, dominates at the human scale, 10^20 (3rd most)

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What is the range and relative strength of Strong nuclear force

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Binds together the nucleus
within the nucleus only, 10^38 (most)

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What is the range and relative strength of Weak nuclear force

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Within nutrons and protons
subatomic, 10^25 (2nd most)

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