Forces Quiz

What is the fundamental equation of force?

F = ma

What does the length of the arrow show?

Magnitude

What does the arrow head indicate?

Direction of push or pull

What does the tail of the arrow indicate?

Point of application

What does a dashed line mean?

Line along which the force vector pushes or pulls

What is the correct mathematical statement that describes the conditions for a force to cause movement?

ΣF(x,y,z) ≠ 0

What is the orientation of normal force?

Directed perpendicular to a surface

What is the orientation of tangential force?

Directed parallel to a surface

What is vector resolution?

A force vector is broken into its orthogonal (perpendicular) components

What is vector composition?

Determining the net effect of two or more vectors