M1 Mathematical models in mechanics

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particle
an object which is small in comparison with other sizes and lengths
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rod
an object with one dimension in comparison with another
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lamina
an object with one dimension small compared to the other two
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uniform body
an object with its mass evenly distributed over its entire body
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light object
an object whos mass is very small compared to the other masses
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inextensible string
a string that does not stretch under a load
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smooth surface
a surface which is assumed to have no friction
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rough surface
a surface which can cause friction
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wire
a rigid, thin length of metal, which is one-dimensional
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smooth and light pulley
a pulley whos mass is negligible and which has no friction
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bead
a particle that can be threaded onto a wire or string
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peg
a support from which an object can be suspended
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air resistance
a force due to friction when an object moves through air
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gravity
the force of attraction between all objects with mass
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Card 2

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an object with one dimension in comparison with another

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rod

Card 3

Front

an object with one dimension small compared to the other two

Back

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Card 4

Front

an object with its mass evenly distributed over its entire body

Back

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Card 5

Front

an object whos mass is very small compared to the other masses

Back

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