Introduction to Kinetics Flashcards
1
Q
What is kinetics?
A
The study of forces that cause or result from the motion
2
Q
What is mass?
A
Quantity of matter in an object
3
Q
What is the symbol for mass?
A
M
4
Q
What is the unit for mass?
A
KG
5
Q
What is force?
A
Push or pull exerted onto an object
6
Q
What is the symbol for force?
A
F
7
Q
What is the unit for force?
A
Newtons
8
Q
What is torque?
A
Force that causes rotation
9
Q
What is the symbol for torque?
A
T
10
Q
What is the unit for torque?
A
N.m
11
Q
What is momentum?
A
Quantity of motion
12
Q
What is the symbol for momentum?
A
p
13
Q
What is the unit for momentum?
A
Kg.m/s
14
Q
What are Newton’s 3 Laws?
A
Law of Inertia
Law of Acceleration
Law of Reaction
15
Q
What is the Law of Inertia?
A
An object either remains at rest
or
continues to move at a constant velocity unless acted upon by force
