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1
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When two objects interact…

A

They always exert equal and opposite forces on each other.

2
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What is resultant force?

A

The resultant force is a single force that has the same effect as all the forces acting on an object.

3
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When the resultant force is at zero:

A
  • If the object is at rest, it will stay at rest.
  • If the object is moving, it will carry on moving in the same direction and speed.
4
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What is the resultant force of a 5N force and a 8N force acting in the same direction?

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13N in the same direction.

5
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How can we calculate resultant force?

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F= m x a

F= force in N.

m= mass in kg.

a= acceleration in m/s2

6
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What happens to the acceleration of an object if the mass increases?

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Acceleration decreases because a bigger force is needed to give a particular acceleration.

7
Q

What forces would oppose the driving force of a car?

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Friction and air resistance.

8
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What is stopping distance?

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Thinking distance + braking distance.

9
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How can thinking distance be increased?

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If the driver is:

  • Tired.
  • Under influence of drugs.
  • Under influence of alcohol.
10
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What are forces measured in?

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Newtons, N.

11
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How can braking distance be increased?

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  • Poorly maintained roads or bad weather conditions.
  • Condition of car➡️e.g: worn tyres or worn brakes.
12
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What is mass and what is it measured in?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

An object has the same mass everywhere i.e: Earth or outer space. Mass is measured in kilo grams.

13
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What is weight and what is it measured in?

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Weight is the force of gravity attracting the mass towards the centre of the Earth. Weight is measured in newtons (N).

14
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What is the equation to calculate the weight?

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Weight (N)= Mass (kg) x gravitational field strength (N/kg).

15
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What is meant if a falling object has reached terminal velocity?

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The falling object has reached a steady speed where drag/(air) resistance= weight.

16
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What is the ‘extension’ of a spring?

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The extension is the difference between the length of the spring and the original length.

17
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What is Hooke’s law?

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The extension of a spring is directly proportional to the force applied to it, provided the limit of proportionality is not exceeded.

18
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How can Hooke’s law be written as an equation?

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F= k x e

F= force applied in newtons (N).

k= spring constant in newtons per metre (N/m).

e= extension in metres (m).

19
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Why does making a vehicle more streamlined improve fuel economy?

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Reduced air resistance.