Mechanics: Identify and apply principles of force
Subject outcome
Subject outcome 2.2: Identify and apply principles of force.
Learning outcomes
- Define force, describe different types of force and identify examples.
- Identify and draw diagrams indicating action–reaction forces.
- Define gravitational acceleration: g.
- Describe and calculate weight.
- Differentiate between mass (m) and weight (or Fgravitation).
Unit 1 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Define a force.
- Describe different types of forces.
- Identify examples of different types of forces.
- Describe that forces work in pairs.
- Identify interacting force pairs as applies to:
- contact forces
- non-contact forces.
Unit 2 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify the system of interest on which forces act.
- Draw diagrams to show interacting force pairs acting on a system.
- Interpret force diagrams to predict the net effect of forces acting on a system.
Unit 3 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Define gravitational acceleration: g
- Describe weight.
- Differentiate between mass (m) and weight (Fgravitation).
- Calculate weight.
