When an object moves in a circle it continuously accelerates towards the centre of the circle, this changes the direction of motion of the body but not it's speed
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What is the name of the resultant force here?
The resultant force causing this acceleration is called the centripetal force, it is always directed towards the centre of the circle
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What can increase the centripetal force of an object?
An increase in the mass of the object, An increase in the speed of the object, A decrease in the radius of the circle
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What is virtually incompressible?
Liquids are virtually incompressible, and the pressure in a liquid is transmitted equally in all directions
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What is the relationship between pressure, force and cross-sectional area?
Pressure = Force ÷ Cross-Sectional Area
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How can a system be used as a force multiplier?
The use of different cross-sectional areas on the effort and load side of a hydraulic system can enable it to be used as a force multiplier
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Card 2
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What is the name of the resultant force here?
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The resultant force causing this acceleration is called the centripetal force, it is always directed towards the centre of the circle
Card 3
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What can increase the centripetal force of an object?
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Card 4
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What is virtually incompressible?
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Card 5
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What is the relationship between pressure, force and cross-sectional area?
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