mechanics

Cards (7)

  • what is a scalar quantity
    a quantity with magnitide only
  • what is a vector?
    a quantity with magnitude and direction
  • what is a moment
    a turning force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action
  • what is a couple
    a pair of equal and opposite coplanar forces
  • what is the centre of mass of an object
    where all the mass of an object seems to act
  • area under velocity time graph?
    displacement
  • area under acceleration time graph
    velocity