Real-World Applications (Leaving Cert Applied Maths): Flashcards
📚Flashcards
Practise the cards
15 cards from this deck
ShowHide
Practise the cards
15 cards from this deck
What are vectors?
What are vectors?
Quantities with both magnitude and direction
How do pilots use vector addition?
How do pilots use vector addition?
Adjust heading to compensate for wind
What is uniform acceleration?
What is uniform acceleration?
Velocity changes at a constant rate
Who is the Father of projectile motion?
Who is the Father of projectile motion?
Galileo Galilei
Galileo's key insight on projectiles
Galileo's key insight on projectiles
Analyze horizontal & vertical components separately
State Newton's Third Law
State Newton's Third Law
For every action, there is an equal & opposite reaction
How does Newton's 3rd Law explain helicopter lift?
How does Newton's 3rd Law explain helicopter lift?
Rotor blades push air down, air pushes up
Energy conversion in roller coasters
Energy conversion in roller coasters
Potential energy converts to kinetic energy
How do airbags reduce collision force?
How do airbags reduce collision force?
Extend time of collision to reduce average force
What can collision analysis determine in traffic accidents?
What can collision analysis determine in traffic accidents?
Vehicle speeds, impact angles & fault
Purpose of the Large Hadron Collider
Purpose of the Large Hadron Collider
Study particle collisions to understand matter
Direction of centripetal force
Direction of centripetal force
Acts towards the centre of circular motion
What force keeps satellites in orbit?
What force keeps satellites in orbit?
Gravitational force provides centripetal force
How do medical centrifuges work?
How do medical centrifuges work?
Separate blood components by spinning at high speeds
Why are roads banked on curves?
Why are roads banked on curves?
Provide additional centripetal force for vehicles