Dynamics Flashcard #1 Review

Front

What is the formula to calculate mass when force and acceleration are known?

Back

Mass (m) = Force (F) / Acceleration (a)

Front

Define force in the context of physics.

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to accelerate.

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).

Front

How do you calculate acceleration from force and mass?

Back

Acceleration (a) = Force (F) / Mass (m)

Front

What is the relationship between mass, force, and acceleration known as?

Back

Newton's Second Law of Motion.

Front

If a 10 kg object experiences a force of 50 N, what is its acceleration?

Back

5 m/s².

Front

What is the minimum horizontal force needed to overcome static friction?

Back

It is determined by the coefficient of friction multiplied by the normal force.

Front

What does a frictionless surface imply about the forces acting on an object?

Back

There is no frictional force opposing the motion of the object.

Front

What is the coefficient of friction?

Back

It is a value that represents the frictional force between two surfaces.

Front

How do you find the net force acting on an object?

Back

Net force is the vector sum of all forces acting on the object.