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Study how forces and the motion of objects can be determined using Newton's Laws of motion as part of Higher Physics.
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Treat acceleration as a vector when there is another vector...
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Rule 1: Draw a point in the centre of mass of the body. Rule 2: Draw the body free from contact with any other object. Rule 3: Draw the forces acting on that body using vectors with correct direction and proportional length. Free body diagrams can be used to show the various forces acting on objects.
Sep 12, 2022 · Force can be represented by vectors or expressed as a multiple of a standard force. The push or pull on an object can vary considerably in either magnitude or direction. For example, a cannon exerts a strong force on a cannonball that is launched into the air.
A force has both magnitude and direction, therefore: Force is a vector quantity; its units are newtons, N. Forces can cause motion; alternatively forces can act to keep (an) object(s) at rest.
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Forces act in a particular direction and have sizes dependent upon how strong the push or pull is. Because of these characteristics, forces are classified as “vector quantities. ” This means that forces follow a different set of mathematical rules than physical quantities that do not have direction (denoted scalar quantities).
Force can be represented by vectors or expressed as a multiple of a standard force. The push or pull on an object can vary considerably in either magnitude or direction. For example, a cannon exerts a strong force on a cannonball that is launched into the air.
Treat acceleration as a vector when there is another vector quantity, such as velocity or force, involved in a question. Forces need a size and direction, eg \(300 N\) to the left.
