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How does the density of a liquid column primarily influence the pressure exerted at its base?
How does the density of a liquid column primarily influence the pressure exerted at its base?
Aviation fuel's specific gravity (SG) is subject to variability. Which of the following factors contributes to these variations?
Aviation fuel's specific gravity (SG) is subject to variability. Which of the following factors contributes to these variations?
According to Archimedes' principle, what determines whether an object floats or sinks in a fluid?
According to Archimedes' principle, what determines whether an object floats or sinks in a fluid?
Pascal's Law is applied in hydraulic systems to achieve mechanical advantage. How does this law enable force multiplication?
Pascal's Law is applied in hydraulic systems to achieve mechanical advantage. How does this law enable force multiplication?
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In comparing solids, liquids, and gases, which characteristics uniquely define solids?
In comparing solids, liquids, and gases, which characteristics uniquely define solids?
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What condition must be met for an object to be in a state of equilibrium?
What condition must be met for an object to be in a state of equilibrium?
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In a lever system, what determines the moment on either side of the fulcrum?
In a lever system, what determines the moment on either side of the fulcrum?
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A mechanic uses a lever to lift a heavy crate. If the load is 500N and the effort applied is 125N, what is the mechanical advantage (MA) of the lever?
A mechanic uses a lever to lift a heavy crate. If the load is 500N and the effort applied is 125N, what is the mechanical advantage (MA) of the lever?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a second-class lever?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a second-class lever?
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If a pulley system has a mechanical advantage of 5, what does this imply about the relationship between the distance the operator pulls the rope and the distance the load is raised?
If a pulley system has a mechanical advantage of 5, what does this imply about the relationship between the distance the operator pulls the rope and the distance the load is raised?
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What is the defining characteristic of a 'couple' in the context of forces?
What is the defining characteristic of a 'couple' in the context of forces?
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An aircraft experiences a 'torque' due to a couple. What is the effect of this torque on the aircraft?
An aircraft experiences a 'torque' due to a couple. What is the effect of this torque on the aircraft?
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How is the center of gravity (CG) typically determined for regularly shaped objects with uniform density?
How is the center of gravity (CG) typically determined for regularly shaped objects with uniform density?
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An irregularly shaped solid is suspended from two different points. What does the intersection of the vertical lines passing through these points indicate?
An irregularly shaped solid is suspended from two different points. What does the intersection of the vertical lines passing through these points indicate?
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A metal rod is fixed at one end and subjected to a twisting force. Which of the following statements accurately describes the resulting stress distribution within the rod?
A metal rod is fixed at one end and subjected to a twisting force. Which of the following statements accurately describes the resulting stress distribution within the rod?
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An aircraft wing experiences aerodynamic and gravitational forces during flight. How do these forces primarily affect the stress distribution within the wing structure?
An aircraft wing experiences aerodynamic and gravitational forces during flight. How do these forces primarily affect the stress distribution within the wing structure?
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A steel cable is used in an aircraft control system. What type of stress is this cable primarily designed to withstand?
A steel cable is used in an aircraft control system. What type of stress is this cable primarily designed to withstand?
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Why might a component fail in service, even if the externally applied stresses are low?
Why might a component fail in service, even if the externally applied stresses are low?
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Flashcards
Force
Force
A force can produce a change in a body's state of motion.
Resultant Net Force
Resultant Net Force
The combination of all forces acting on an object.
Equilibrium
Equilibrium
A state where the resultant force on an object is zero.
Lever
Lever
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Mechanical Advantage (MA)
Mechanical Advantage (MA)
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Couple
Couple
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Centre of Gravity (CG)
Centre of Gravity (CG)
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Velocity Ratio
Velocity Ratio
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Stress
Stress
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Strain
Strain
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Hooke's Law
Hooke's Law
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Tension
Tension
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Shear Stress
Shear Stress
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Buoyancy
Buoyancy
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Archimedes' Principle
Archimedes' Principle
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Pressure in Fluids
Pressure in Fluids
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Specific Gravity (SG)
Specific Gravity (SG)
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Pascal's Law
Pascal's Law
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Study Notes
Statics
- A force causes a change in a body's state of motion. It can start, stop, accelerate, or decelerate a mass.
- Forces can do work if energy is available. Forces acting in different directions can be resolved to calculate a resultant net force.
- Equilibrium occurs when the forces acting on an object sum to zero, meaning the object's state of motion or rest doesn't change.
Moments and Levers
- The moment of a force is the force multiplied by the distance from the fulcrum (pivot).
- A system is balanced when the load moment equals the effort moment.
- A lever is a simple machine that can be used to gain mechanical advantage (MA). MA is calculated as Load/Effort.
- The purpose of a lever is to perform work, moving a load with less effort, pivoting around a fulcrum. A positive MA means the load moved is larger than exerted effort.
- A crowbar is an example of a first-class lever. Cockpit control levers (throttle and thrust) and wheelbarrows are examples of second-class levers.
Third Class Levers and Velocity Ratio
- A third-class lever has the effort between the fulcrum and the load (e.g., aircraft landing gear retraction mechanism).
- A velocity ratio is the direct ratio of two speeds in the same system.
- If a pulley system has an MA of 4, the operator would move 4 times faster than the raised load.
Couples
- A couple is a moment derived by two equal forces acting in opposite directions on two different points of a body.
- Couples produce a torque (twisting force) causing rotation.
Centre of Gravity (CG)
- The center of gravity (CG) of a body is the point where the weight appears to act, regardless of the body's position.
- The CG of regularly shaped bodies with uniform density is at the geometric center.
- The CG of irregularly shaped solids is the intersection of lines drawn vertically from different points of support.
Stress, Strain, and Elasticity
- Stress is the force acting through a section of a solid material, defined as force per unit area.
- Strain is the deformation of a material due to stress.
- If strain is less than the elastic limit, the material will return to its original shape. Within the elastic limit, strain is proportional to stress (Hooke's Law). Doubling stress doubles the strain.
- Tension describes forces pulling an object apart (e.g., flexible steel cables in aircraft).
- Compression describes forces pushing an object together (e.g., aircraft weight on a runway).
- Shear stress occurs when external forces cause adjacent material layers to slide over one another.
Torsional Stress
- Torsion or torque is a form of shear stress involving twisting forces.
- Twisting a rod fixed at one end can make sections of material slide over each other.
- This results in compression stress in the direction of the twist and tension stress in the opposite direction.
- Alternating compression and tension stresses on the wing require careful material design to prevent fatigue.
Residual Stress
- Abrupt or uneven temperature changes can cause internal stress in metals, potentially causing component failure even with low external stress.
Pressure and Buoyancy
- Pressure is defined as force per unit area. Pressure in fluids is caused by the continuous bombardment of molecules against the container.
- Pressure exerted by a liquid column depends on the vertical height of the column, gravity, and the liquid's density (i.e., liquid mass per unit volume).
- Density isn't affected by shapes or sizes of substances.
- Liquids are incompressible; gases are compressible.
- Buoyancy is the upward force on an object in a fluid. An object floats if the buoyant force is greater than its weight. Archimedes' principle states that an object submerged in a fluid displaces a volume equal to its own volume and is supported by an upward force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid.
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Test your understanding of statics and moments with this quiz. Explore how forces, equilibrium, and levers work together to affect motion and mechanical advantage. Perfect for students learning about the fundamentals of physics.
