Forces LAB Flashcard Review - Uhrich 2024

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What does the symbol ΔX represent?

Back

Displacement

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What does the symbol μ represent in physics?

Back

The coefficient of friction, indicating how rough the surfaces are.

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What does the symbol Fs stand for?

Back

Force of Spring

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Which equation is used to calculate the coefficient of friction?

Back

f = μ n

Front

What does the symbol μ stand for?

Back

Coefficient of friction

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What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

F = m a (Force = mass × acceleration)

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What is the definition of normal force?

Back

The force perpendicular to the surface that supports the weight of an object.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight (W) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g).

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What is the spring constant (k)?

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A measure of the stiffness of a spring, defined by Hooke's Law: Fs = k Δx.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object in contact with a surface.