im in 8th grade so could you tell me about it in simpler terms? im learning about ramps and wedges and stuff thanks!
2007-01-12 14:05:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Ratios simply mean division. So, the ratio between force and distance is the force/distance.
2007-01-12 14:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by JasonM 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The "ratio between" A and B is another way of saying "A divided by B" or "A/B".
The "ratio between force and distance" is another way of saying "force/distance".
2007-01-12 14:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by rozinante 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the two previous answer but it's not that simple.
The has to be a physical equation to this. in what context are we talking about?
Car jack (lever or threaded gear)
Fingernail clippers (lever)
Automobile transmission (gears)
Come-along (block and tackle, gear)
Can opener (gear, lever)
Crowbar (lever)
Hammer claw (lever)
Bottle opener (lever)
Car brakes (hydraulics)
Hydraulic shop lift
Elevator (block and tackle)
Etc...
The ration between force and distance needs a practical reference.
2007-01-12 14:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by Wabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
force is applied to any object to bring its particle to momentum ( that is called movement) to make this movement we need applied force in term of distance and foce applied in newton meters ,
so any distance travelled is in proportion of force applied this can be put in ratio
2007-01-12 14:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by david j 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋