Mechanics Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
TRUE or FALSE
“Gravity is another name for weight”?
A
FALSE
2
Q
Which force acts on a falling object when it is just released?
A
Weight
3
Q
When a falling object starts to accelerate, which force increases in magnitude?
A
Drag
4
Q
When a falling object starts to accelerate, what happens to it’s velocity?
A
Increases
5
Q
When the drag on a falling object increases, what happens to the resultant force?
A
Decreases
6
Q
When the drag on a falling object increases, what happens to the acceleration
A
Decreases
7
Q
What word describes the resultant force on a falling object when the weight equals the drag force?
A
Equilibirum
8
Q
Describe the motion of a falling object when the weight force equals the drag force.
A
Terminal velocity
