proportion
an equation equivalent to a ratio
directly proportional
2 values related, multiplying one number requires that the other be multiplied by the same #
inversely proportional
2 values related, multiplying one # requires that the other # be divided
resultant
2 or more vectors
colenear
vectors same direction or opposite directions
second law of motion
F=MA
third law
for every action there is a reaction
free body diagram
represents objects and forces
net force
indivail forces on an object through vector addition
gravity
force on an object near the surface of the earth
weight
the amount of gravity
law of university gravitation
2 objects attract each other through gravitational force
G
G=9.81 m/s2
terminal velosity
an object will speed up
centripetal force
curved path rather than straight line
dynamics
the study of motion of forces and motion
motion
state of change in position
acceleration
any change in velocity
deceleration
opposite direction in motion
wheel and axle
a simple machine that is similar to circular lever
screw
resembling an incline plain wrapping around a rod
pitch
a distance from one of the ridges or threads to the next
wedges
special form of an incline plan
lever
a simple machine consisting of a ridged bar or beam resisting a pool and rivit