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The point at which an object's mass is apparently concentrated
Centre of mass
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The number of cycles or oscillations that occur in one second; measured in Hertz (Hz)
Frequency
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A turning force; the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the force to the pivot point
Moment
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A simple device that provides mechanical advantage of movement
Lever
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When the total clockwise motion and total anticlockwise motion of an object are equal
Law of moments
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Force per unit area; P = F / A; Units of pascals (Pa)
Pressure
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Applied to liquids and fluids where the internal forces are the same throughout the substance
Incompressible
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Mechanical systems involving the use of incompressible liquids or fluids
Hydraulics
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The external force required to make an object follow a circular path at a constant speed
Centripetal force
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A resistive force acting between two surfaces
Friction
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A resistive force in a wire or string
Tension
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Frequency

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The number of cycles or oscillations that occur in one second; measured in Hertz (Hz)

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Moment

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Lever

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Law of moments

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