Forces & vector diagrams (Edexcel GCSE Physics): 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?
Force of attraction between two masses
What is the normal force?
What is the normal force?
Support force from a surface
What does frictional force do?
What does frictional force do?
Resists motion between surfaces
What is tension force?
What is tension force?
Force in a string when pulled tight
In vector diagrams, what does arrow length show?
In vector diagrams, what does arrow length show?
How strong the force is
How should forces be drawn in scale diagrams?
How should forces be drawn in scale diagrams?
Connected tip-to-tail
What is the resultant force in a scale diagram?
What is the resultant force in a scale diagram?
Line from start of first to end of last
When is an object in equilibrium?
When is an object in equilibrium?
When resultant force is 0
In equilibrium, how do tip-to-tail forces appear?
In equilibrium, how do tip-to-tail forces appear?
They form a closed shape
What direction is a missing force compared to resultant?
What direction is a missing force compared to resultant?
Opposite to the resultant force
How are angled forces simplified?
How are angled forces simplified?
Split into two components at right angles