Physics, P3 AQA

GCSE Physics, P3.. some general questions

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  • Created by: Bekki
  • Created on: 08-06-09 15:27
What is the centre of mass?
The point where an objects mass can be thought to be concentrated
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How to work out the moment of a turning effect is...
moment of a force = force x perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force
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What does Equilibrium mean
An object is balenced, not moving
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If the line of action of the weight lies outside the base of an object, there will be a moment and the object wont topple over. True or False?
False
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What is Centripetal force
The force that acts towards the centre of the circle
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The planets orbits are:
Eliptical
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What is a Geostationary satellite?
Stays at the same place directly above the Eaths surface
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The further away from the Sun...
the less the speed of the planet as it moves round the sun and the longer the planet takes to make a complete orbit
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How to work out the moment of a turning effect is...

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moment of a force = force x perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force

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What does Equilibrium mean

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If the line of action of the weight lies outside the base of an object, there will be a moment and the object wont topple over. True or False?

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What is Centripetal force

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