Physics Hookes Law and Motions

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  • Created on: 19-01-14 15:15
What is Hookes Law?
The rule that a spring extends when a force is applied to it
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What is the Hookes Law equation?
Force=Spring Stiffness x Extension
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What is a moment?
A moment is a force that creates a turning effect
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What happens when the force acts further from a hinge?
The moment/turning effect increases
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How do you calculate moments?
Moments=Force x distance (from pivot)
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Force=Spring Stiffness x Extension

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What is the Hookes Law equation?

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A moment is a force that creates a turning effect

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The moment/turning effect increases

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Moments=Force x distance (from pivot)

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