Module 2 - Forces In Action Flashcards
0
Q
Weight
A
The gravitational force on a body.
1
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One Newton
A
The force that causes an object of mass 1kg to have an acceleration of 1 metre per second every second.
2
Q
Couple
A
A pair of equal and parallel but opposite forces, which tends to produce rotation only.
3
Q
The moment (of a force)
A
The force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from a stated point.
4
Q
Density
A
The mass per unit volume
5
Q
Pressure
A
The force per unit area.
