Classical Mechanics
5 terms
Maximum Height
Classical Mechanics
m
The maximum vertical elevation reached by a projectile above its launch level, where vertical velocity momentarily becomes zero.
H = (v0² sin² θ) / (2 g)
Mechanical Advantage
Classical Mechanics
Dimensionless
The factor by which a simple machine multiplies input effort force to overcome load resistance.
MA = F_output / F_input
Mechanical Energy
Classical Mechanics
J
The sum of kinetic energy and potential energy in a physical system.
E_mech = KE + PE
Moment of Inertia
Classical Mechanics
kg·m²
A quantitative measure of a body's rotational inertia - its resistance to changes in rotational motion about a given axis.
I = ∑ m_i r_i² = ∫ r² dm
Momentum
Classical Mechanics
kg·m/s
A fundamental vector quantity equal to the product of an object's mass and its velocity, representing its quantity of motion.
p = m v