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1
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The Centre of Mass

A

The point on an object at which its mass may be thought to be concentrated.

2
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Where is the centre of mass on a symmetrical object?

A

Where its axis of symmetry cross.

3
Q

Test for the centre of mass of a thin sheet of material.

A
  1. Suspend the material from a stand.
  2. Use a ‘plumbline’ to draw a vertical line from the rod downwards.
  3. Repeat this process from a second point- the centre of mass will be where the two lines cross.
4
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Oscillating Motion

A

Motion of any object that moves to and fro along the same line.

5
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Simple Pendulum

A

A pendulum made up of a small spherical bob suspended by a string from a fixed point.

6
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The Amplitude of an Oscillating Object:

A

The distance an object moves from its equilibrium position to its higher position on either side.

7
Q

For a pendulum, the frequency of the oscillations is…

A

… the number of complete cycles of oscillation per second. (measured in Hz)

8
Q

(Pendulums)

The time period (s) =

A

1/ Frequency of the oscillations (Hz)

9
Q

Moment

A

The turning effect of a force.

10
Q

Moments equation

Moment (nm) =

A

Force (n) x Perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the pivot (m)

11
Q

When using a lever, the weight of an object is called a __, and the force a person applies is called the __.
The point around which the crowbar turns is called the __ or the __.

A

Load
Effort
Pivot
Fulcrum

12
Q

Force Multiplier

A

A lever used so that a weight or force can be moved by a smaller force than it could previously.

13
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Line of Action

A

The line along which a force acts.

14
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The Principle of Moments

A

The sum of all the clockwise moments around a point

The sum of all the anticlockwise moments around a point

15
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When is an object stable?

A

When its line of action remains within its base.

16
Q

When is an object unstable?

A

When its line of action strays from inside the base.

17
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How is an object’s stability increased?

A

By widening the base

18
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Resulting Moment

A

The difference between the sum of the clockwise moments and the sum of the anticlockwise moments about the same point if they are not equal.

19
Q

When will an object topple over?

A

If the resultant moment around an object’s turning point is not 0.

20
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Centripetal Acceleration

A

The acceleration of an object moving around in a circle towards the centre of the circle.

21
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Centripetal Force

A

The resultant force towards the centre of a circle acting on an object moving in a circular path. This is what causes the centripetal acceleration.

22
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What is significant about the velocity of an object moving at a constant speed in a circle?

A

The velocity is constantly changing because the objects direction is always changing.

23
Q

What does the centripetal force of an object depend on?

A

> Mass
Speed
Radius of the Circle

24
Q

Pressure (Pa or N/m(2)) =

A

Force/ Area

25
Q

The pressure of a liquid…

A

… acts equally in all directions.

26
Q

A force exerted on one part of a liquid…

A

… is transmitted to other parts of the liquid because it is virtually incompressible.

27
Q

How does a hydraulic system work?

A

It uses the pressure in a liquid to enter a force.

28
Q

What can a hydraulic system also be used as?

A

A force multiplier.

29
Q

What does circular motion apply to?

A

Anything moving along a curved path.

30
Q

What is the centripetal force?

A

Whatever is preventing an object from flying off of its circular course.
eg. tension in a rope, gravity of the sun, friction between tyres and the road.

31
Q

How is the velocity or speed of an object moving in a circular motion calculated?

A

Velocity = circumference/time period.

32
Q

How is a slave piston able to create a larger force than the master piston?

A

It has a larger surface area.
P1=P2
F1/A2=F2/A2