Forces & their Interactions (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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What type of quantity is force?
What type of quantity is force?
Vector (has magnitude and direction)
What does arrow length represent for a force?
What does arrow length represent for a force?
Magnitude (strength) of the force
What does arrow direction show for a force?
What does arrow direction show for a force?
Direction in which the force acts
What is resultant force?
What is resultant force?
Combined effect of all individual forces
How to combine forces acting in same direction
How to combine forces acting in same direction
Add the magnitudes of the forces
Resultant of and in same direction
Resultant of and in same direction
How to combine forces in opposite directions
How to combine forces in opposite directions
Subtract smaller force from larger force
Resultant of and in opposite directions
Resultant of and in opposite directions
in direction of larger force
What is a free-body diagram?
What is a free-body diagram?
Diagram showing all forces acting on an object
What does resolving a force mean?
What does resolving a force mean?
Splitting force into two perpendicular components
When is an object in equilibrium?
When is an object in equilibrium?
All forces balanced and resultant force is zero
What is the parallelogram of forces method used for?
What is the parallelogram of forces method used for?
Find resultant of two forces acting at an angle