AQA Physics P3 Definitions

Match the word with the definition, or answer with the question.

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  • Created by: heloise
  • Created on: 21-05-11 09:47

1. Center of Mass

  • The point at which the whole weight of the object acts
  • The axis of symmetry through which the whole weight of the object acts
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Other questions in this quiz

2. A: moment= force times distance (what is the question?)

  • What is a common incorrect formula to calculate moments?
  • What is the correct formula to calculate moments?

3. A: it would fall over (what is the question?)

  • if f1*d1 > f2*d2, what would happen?
  • if f1*d1 < f2*d2, what would happen?
  • If f1*d1 > or < f2*d2, what would happen?
  • if f1*d1=f2*d2, what would happen

4. A: decrease the base size (what is the question?)

  • what would make an object more stable?
  • what would make an object less stable?
  • what could you do to change the CoM?

5. A: Centripetal force (what is the question?)

  • Gravity, tension force and friction force can all be a....
  • What force acts against gravity to stop an object being pulled into what it is orbiting around?
  • What force keeps an object traveling at a steady speed in a straight line?

Comments

Nishat Ahmed

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I think question 2 is wrong, as in the "answer" is the correct way to calculate moment.
Cos' Moment(Nm) = Force  (N) x Perpendicular distance from the line of action to the pivot (m) 

Mirte

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I find some fo the questions qute confusingly phrased e.g. question 10 .... some good points convered though

Dominic Langer

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I don't like the style of the questions

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