8 Mechanics 2

moment
Forces 1 m 1 m
balanced – constant speed
force × distance
F = kx 10  N 5 N
resultant Balanced forces
unbalanced – accelerating newtons metres

1.5.1 Effects of forces 1.5.2 Turning effect

Forces and mass

10  N 10  N
1 m 1 m

10  N 10  N
balanced forces

1.5.3 Conditions for equilibrium 1.5.4 Centre of mass

v
scalar vector m m
13 :0 3
v
time acceleration Velocity m m
volume velocity
speed force p = mv

1.5.5 Scalars and vectors 1.6 Momentum

P = ∆E/t
W = fd
N
Work and power
fd = ∆E
N
m power = change in energy ÷ time

1.7.3 Work 1.7.4 Power

low pressure pressure

large force
large area
p = f/a
high pressure
large force p = hρg
small area

1.8 Pressure

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