Flashcards: Fundamentals of Mechanics — 10 cards

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1Question

Equilibrium — conditions?

Answer

Sum of forces and moments = 0

2Question

Newton's second law — definition?

Answer

Force equals mass times acceleration.

3Question

Newton's second law — formula?

Answer

F = ma

4Question

Equilibrium — conditions?

Answer

Sum of forces and moments are zero.

5Question

Work and energy — key relation?

Answer

Work equals change in kinetic energy

6Question

Work-energy theorem — statement?

Answer

Net work equals change in kinetic energy.

7Question

Impulse — equation?

Answer

Force times time equals change in momentum.

8Question

Moment of inertia — dependence?

Answer

Depends on mass distribution.

9Question

Simple harmonic motion — period formula?

Answer

T = 2π√(m/k).

10Question

Conservation of energy — in systems?

Answer

Total mechanical energy remains constant.

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