Forces & vector diagrams (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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Why are forces represented as vectors?
Why are forces represented as vectors?
They have magnitude and direction
What is gravitational force?
What is gravitational force?
The force of attraction between two masses
What is the normal force?
What is the normal force?
The support force exerted by a surface
What does frictional force do?
What does frictional force do?
Resists motion of surfaces sliding past
What is tension force?
What is tension force?
Force transmitted through a pulled rope
In a vector diagram, what does arrow length show?
In a vector diagram, what does arrow length show?
How strong the force is
In a vector diagram, what does arrow direction show?
In a vector diagram, what does arrow direction show?
Which way the force pushes or pulls
How should forces be connected in a scale drawing?
How should forces be connected in a scale drawing?
Tip-to-tail
What does the resultant force represent?
What does the resultant force represent?
The net force acting on the object
When is an object in equilibrium?
When is an object in equilibrium?
When the resultant force is 0
When finding a missing force, how does its direction relate to the resultant?
When finding a missing force, how does its direction relate to the resultant?
Opposite to the resultant force
Why are forces split into components?
Why are forces split into components?
To simplify forces acting at angles