Science Forces Flashcards
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Forces are measured by a …….. in ………
Neuton meter
Neutrons
Forces are either…..
A push
Or
A pull
Name the different types of forces.
Electrical
Friction
Gravity
Magnetic
What are the properties of vectors?
Vectors have direction and size.
Complete:
For every action force….
There is an equal and opposite reaction force.
What happens if an object has no resultant force acting on it?
If it is at rest it stays at rest.
If it is moving it keeps moving at a constant speed in a straight line.
How can a force be shown (depicted)?
With a vector.
What does a vector look like?
It is a dot with a line and an arrow.
What does the dot in a vector show?
The dot shows where the force begins.
What does the length of the line in a vector show?
The length of the line shows the amount of force.
What does the arrow in a vector show?
The arrow shows the direction of the force.
If a book is lying on a table how would you describe the forces?
The forces are balanced.
If an object has a resultant force acting on it then…..
its speed or direction will change.
What is the formula for weight on earth?
W = m x 10
What is the formula for mass?
M = w/10
What do you call the turning effect of a force?
A moment
On what does the turning effect (moment) of a force depend?
It depends on its size and where it is applied.
The further away the force, the …….. The moment.
Bigger
The bigger the force the ……… the moment.
bigger
What is the formula for the moment of a force?
Moment = F x d
force x distance
Define ‘F’
F = force in newtons (N)
Define ‘d’
d = distance in metres (m) in centimetres (cm)
What is moment measured in?
Newton metres (Nm) or Newton centimetres (Ncm)
In which direction do moments act?
Moments act in either a clockwise or an anti-clockwise direction.