Free Body Diagrams (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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In a free-body diagram, how is the object represented?
In a free-body diagram, how is the object represented?
As a point
In a free-body diagram, what does the length of an arrow represent?
In a free-body diagram, what does the length of an arrow represent?
The size of the force
What does the direction of an arrow represent in a free-body diagram?
What does the direction of an arrow represent in a free-body diagram?
The direction of the force
What is altitude defined as?
What is altitude defined as?
Height above the ground
For an aeroplane at constant altitude, what must be true about lift and weight?
For an aeroplane at constant altitude, what must be true about lift and weight?
Lift equals weight
What is thrust?
What is thrust?
A forward force from engines
In which direction does air resistance (drag) act on an aeroplane?
In which direction does air resistance (drag) act on an aeroplane?
Opposite to direction of motion
What condition is needed for an aeroplane to maintain constant velocity?
What condition is needed for an aeroplane to maintain constant velocity?
Forward & backward forces balanced
What are vector diagrams used to calculate?
What are vector diagrams used to calculate?
Resultant of two forces at an angle
What can vector diagrams be used to resolve?
What can vector diagrams be used to resolve?
Single force into two forces