Force and Turning Forces Concepts Quiz
12 Questions
2 Views
3.3 Stars

Force and Turning Forces Concepts Quiz

Created by
@VisionaryKelpie

Questions and Answers

What is the term used to describe the turning effect of a force?

Torque

Which unit is commonly used to measure torque?

Newton-meter

What is the condition for a body to be in equilibrium?

The net torque acting on it must be zero

What is the difference between centrifugal and centripetal force?

<p>Centrifugal force is a real force while centripetal force is fictitious</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is force quantitatively defined when applied to a body?

<p>$F = ma$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the rate of change in linear momentum of a body?

<p>$\frac{dp}{dt}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between linear and rotational motion?

<p>Linear motion involves movement in a straight path, while rotational motion involves movement in a circular path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the turning effect of a force called?

<p>Torque</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario does a body experience rotational motion?

<p>When a force is applied to a body pivoted at a point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the turning effect of a force on a body?

<p>The magnitude of the applied force and the perpendicular distance of its line of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does torque relate to the direction of rotation?

<p>Torque can cause either clockwise or counterclockwise rotation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two factors affecting the turning effect of a force on a body?

<p>Magnitude of the force applied and perpendicular distance of its line of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Quizzes Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser