Physics Equations and Units
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What is the equation that links mass, gravitational field strength and weight?
weight = mass x gravitational field strength W = m x g
What is the equation that links work done, force and distance?
Work done = force x distance W = F x s
What is the equation that links force applied to a spring, spring constant and the extension?
Force applied to a spring = spring constant x extension F = k x e
What is the equation that links distance, speed and time
distance = velocity x time s = v x t
What is the equation that links acceleration, chance in velocity and time taken?
acceleration = chance in velocity / time a = (v-u)÷t
What’s the equation that links resultant force, mass and acceleration?
resultant force = mass x acceleration F = m x a
What’s the equation that links momentum, mass and velocity? (Higher only)
momentum = mass x velocity p = m x v
What is the equation that links kinetic energy, mass and velocity?
kinetic energy = 0.5 x mass x (velocity)2 Ek=0.5 x m x v2
What is the equation that links gravitational potential energy, mass, gravitational field strength and height?
gravitational potential energy = mass x gravitational field strength x height Ep = m x g x h
What is the equation that links power, energy transferred and time?
power = energy transferred / time P = E ÷ t
What is the equation that links power, work done and time?
power = work done / time P = W ÷ t
What is the equation that links efficiency, useful energy transfer and total input energy transfer?
Efficiency = useful output energy ÷ total energy input
What is the equation that links efficiency, useful power output and total power input?
efficiency = total power output ÷ total power input
What is the equation that links wave speed, frequency and wavelength?
wave speed = frequency x wavelength v = f x λ
What is the equation that links charge flow, current and time?
charge flow = current x time Q = I x t
What is the equation that links potential difference, current and resistance?
potential difference = current x resistance V = I x R
What is the equation that links power, potential difference and current?
Power = potential difference x current P = V x I
What is the equation that links power, current and resistance?
Power = (current)2 x resistance P = I2 x R
What is the equation that links energy transferred, power and time?
energy transferred = power x time E = P x t
What is the equation that links energy transferred, charge flow and potential difference?
energy transferred = charge flow x potential difference E = Q x V
What is the equation that links density, mass and volume?
density = mass ÷ volume (p = m ÷ v)
What is the unit of weight?
Newtons (N)
What is the unit of mass?
kilograms (kg)
What is the unit of gravitational field strength?
Newtons per kilogram (N/kg)