Year 7 Forces Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is a force
A force is a push pull or twist on a object
What is the measurement of forces
Newtons
What is a contact force
A force that works when something touches it
What is a non contact force
A force that works on its own
State the equation to calculate the weight of an object?
Weight=mass times gravity
What does gravitational force depend on?
The weight of the object
State the equation to calculate speed
Speed=distance/time
What is meant by a resultant force?
The overall force acting on the object
What is a newton metre ?
Another name for a force metre
What is magnetism
A force that attracts objects made of iron