Year 1 Mechanics- Chapter 8: Modelling in Mechanics

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The .. (or gravitational force) of an object acts vertically downwards
Weight
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The ... is a force which opposes the motion between two rough surfaces
Friction
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The ... is the force which acts perpendicular to a surface when an object is in contact with the surface
Normal Reaction
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If an object is being pulled along by a string, the force acting on the object is called the ... in the string
Tension
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If an object is being pushed along using a light rod, the force acting on the object is called the ... or compression in the rod
Thrust
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... is the upward force on a body that allows it to float or rise when submerged in a liquid
Buoyancy
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... opposes motion
Air Resistance
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A ... is a quantity which has both magnitude and direction
Vector
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A ... quantity has magnitude only
Scalar
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... is the magnitude of the velocity vector
Speed
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... is the magnitude of the displacement vector
Distance
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Card 2

Front

The ... is a force which opposes the motion between two rough surfaces

Back

Friction

Card 3

Front

The ... is the force which acts perpendicular to a surface when an object is in contact with the surface

Back

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Card 4

Front

If an object is being pulled along by a string, the force acting on the object is called the ... in the string

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

If an object is being pushed along using a light rod, the force acting on the object is called the ... or compression in the rod

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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