Quiz One Flashcards
What are the parts associated with scalars ?
Distance, speed, mass
Is distance a scalar or vector quantity?
Scalar
Is mass a scalar or vector quantity ?
Scalar
Is acceleration a scalar or vector quantity ?
Vector
The action (push or pull) upon a body causing it to deform or move is called what ?
Force
What has a large effect on kinetic energy?
Changes in velocity
Rate of displacement =
Rapid
What type of lever is a stapler, wheelbarrow?
Type 2 lever
What is performed when an object is displaced by the application of a force ?
Work
The study of FORCES and their effects is the definition of what?
Mechanics
Newtons second law of motion is also known as what?
Law of force and acceleration
Is displacement a scalar or vector quantity ?
Vector
Can work be positive or negative ?
Yes
Magnitude and direction is associated with what?
Vectors
What is Distance/time ?
Speed
The_________ of an object is the force of gravity acting upon that object?
Weight
What is the rate at which an object changes its velocity
Acceleration
Displacement over time is associated with what?
Velocity
Mass in motion is known as what?
Momentum
What is the rate at which an object changes its position ?
Velocity
Is the amount of matter that is contained by the object mass or wight?
Mass
You cannot speak of vectors without discussing_______?
Direction
What uses the principles of mechanics for SOLVING PROBLEMS related to structure and function of biologic and physiologic systems ?
Biomechanics
An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion is what law of emotion?
First