Newton's Laws (Leaving Cert Applied Maths): Quizzes
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What is the equation for Newton's second law?
What is the equation for Newton's second law?
If two objects need the same acceleration, which needs more force?
If two objects need the same acceleration, which needs more force?
The heavier object
What formula calculates the friction force?
What formula calculates the friction force?
How is work calculated when force acts in the direction of movement?
How is work calculated when force acts in the direction of movement?
Which formula represents power as force multiplied by velocity?
Which formula represents power as force multiplied by velocity?
What is the unit of force?
What is the unit of force?
Newtons (N)
When there's no acceleration, what must be true about forces in that direction?
When there's no acceleration, what must be true about forces in that direction?
Forces must balance perfectly
What property does tension have in a massless, inextensible string?
What property does tension have in a massless, inextensible string?
Remains constant throughout
What is the component of weight parallel to an inclined plane?
What is the component of weight parallel to an inclined plane?
What is the component of weight perpendicular to an inclined plane?
What is the component of weight perpendicular to an inclined plane?
What should you always draw for each object before attempting calculations?
What should you always draw for each object before attempting calculations?
Force diagrams
What effect does a moveable pulley have on the force needed?
What effect does a moveable pulley have on the force needed?
Halves the force