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Physics: Mechanics

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Decks in this class (16)

1. Scalars and Vectors
What is a scalar quantity,
What is a vector quantity,
Name 6 examples of scalar quantities
12  cards
2. Forces in Equilibrium
What does a free body force diagr...,
What does it mean if an object is...,
When only two forces are acting o...
8  cards
3. Moments
Define the term moment,
Define the term couple,
Define the term inertia
15  cards
4. Centre of Mass and Moments
Define the centre of mass,
Where is the centre of mass for a...,
Is the centre of mass always on t...
8  cards
5. Uniform Acceleration
Define the term speed,
Define the term displacement,
Define the term velocity
5  cards
6. Displacement-Time Graphs
What quantity goes on the x axis ...,
What quantity goes on the y axis ...,
What does the gradient show on a ...
12  cards
7. Velocity-Time Graphs
What goes on the x axis of a velo...,
What goes on the y axis of a velo...,
What does the gradient of a veloc...
8  cards
8. Acceleration-Time Graphs
What goes on the x axis on an acc...,
What goes on the y axis on an acc...,
What does a line above the time a...
6  cards
9. Newton's Laws of Motion
State newtons 1st law of motion,
What does newtons 1st law of moti...,
State newtons 2nd law of motion
9  cards
10. Acceleration Due to Gravity
Define the term freefall,
What direction does g act,
What is the magnitude of g
15  cards
11. Projectile Motion
Why is the path of projectile mot...,
Describe the method of finding ho...,
Describe the method of finding ho...
7  cards
12. Drag, Lift and Terminal Speed
Define the term friction,
Name the 2 main types of friction,
Define the term contact friction
18  cards
13. Conservation of Momentum
What is the equation for momentum,
What is the principle of linear m...,
What is an elastic collision
4  cards
14. Force, Momentum and Impulse
How can newtons second law be wri...,
What is impulse,
What is the equation for calculat...
7  cards
15. Work and Power
What is meant by work,
What is the equation for calculat...,
Define the term joule
13  cards
16. Conservation of Energy
State the principle of conservati...,
What is the equation for efficien...,
What is the equation for efficien...
8  cards

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