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What is a base quantity in physics?
What is a base quantity in physics?
In which system is mass measured in kilograms?
In which system is mass measured in kilograms?
Which of the following is NOT a base quantity?
Which of the following is NOT a base quantity?
What are derived units?
What are derived units?
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Which length unit is representative of the MKS system?
Which length unit is representative of the MKS system?
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What does displacement represent?
What does displacement represent?
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What indicates that two vectors are equal?
What indicates that two vectors are equal?
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How is the negative of a vector defined?
How is the negative of a vector defined?
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What is a scalar quantity?
What is a scalar quantity?
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Which method is NOT used for adding vectors?
Which method is NOT used for adding vectors?
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If two vectors are perpendicular, how can they be combined?
If two vectors are perpendicular, how can they be combined?
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What does the arrowhead on a vector signify?
What does the arrowhead on a vector signify?
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What is the angle of displacement in the example provided involving the skier?
What is the angle of displacement in the example provided involving the skier?
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What is the equivalent of 1 kilometer in meters?
What is the equivalent of 1 kilometer in meters?
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Which of the following represents the unit for electric current?
Which of the following represents the unit for electric current?
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How many grams are in 1 kilogram?
How many grams are in 1 kilogram?
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What is the prefix for a unit that is larger by a factor of 1000?
What is the prefix for a unit that is larger by a factor of 1000?
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Which unit is used to measure luminous intensity?
Which unit is used to measure luminous intensity?
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Convert 21.5 inches to meters. What is the final value?
Convert 21.5 inches to meters. What is the final value?
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What is the equivalent of 1 foot in inches?
What is the equivalent of 1 foot in inches?
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How many seconds are in 1 hour?
How many seconds are in 1 hour?
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What is the equivalent elevation in feet for 8000 meters?
What is the equivalent elevation in feet for 8000 meters?
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What is the area in square meters of an apartment that measures 880 square feet?
What is the area in square meters of an apartment that measures 880 square feet?
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If the posted speed limit is 55 miles per hour, what is this speed in meters per second?
If the posted speed limit is 55 miles per hour, what is this speed in meters per second?
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What is the dimension of the area of a triangle?
What is the dimension of the area of a triangle?
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Which of the following represents the dimension of speed?
Which of the following represents the dimension of speed?
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When converting from miles per hour to kilometers per hour, which conversion factor is used?
When converting from miles per hour to kilometers per hour, which conversion factor is used?
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What term is used to describe the process of using dimensions to verify the correctness of a relationship?
What term is used to describe the process of using dimensions to verify the correctness of a relationship?
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In dimensional analysis, which base unit represents mass?
In dimensional analysis, which base unit represents mass?
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What is the equation that relates force, mass, and acceleration?
What is the equation that relates force, mass, and acceleration?
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What is the primary distinction between scalar and vector quantities?
What is the primary distinction between scalar and vector quantities?
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In the equation $v = v0 + ½ at^2$, what does $v0$ represent?
In the equation $v = v0 + ½ at^2$, what does $v0$ represent?
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Why is the equation $v^2 = v0^2 + 2at^2$ considered incorrect?
Why is the equation $v^2 = v0^2 + 2at^2$ considered incorrect?
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What does 'displacement' refer to in physics?
What does 'displacement' refer to in physics?
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What is an example of a vector quantity?
What is an example of a vector quantity?
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How do scalar quantities combine in calculations?
How do scalar quantities combine in calculations?
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What is the role of the constant (2π) mentioned in the context of dimensional analysis?
What is the role of the constant (2π) mentioned in the context of dimensional analysis?
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Study Notes
Displacement and Vectors
- Displacement is a vector quantity, meaning it requires both magnitude (distance) and direction to be fully described.
- Walking 3 km north and 3 km southeast result in different displacements despite the same magnitude.
- Vectors are represented by boldface italic letters with an arrow above, e.g., A
- Vectors with the same direction are parallel.
- Vectors with the same magnitude and direction are equal, regardless of their position in space.
- The negative of a vector has the same magnitude but the opposite direction.
- A = -B or B = -A indicates vectors are antiparallel.
- Scalar quantities are described by a single number and unit, while vector quantities have both magnitude and direction.
Adding Vectors
- Vectors can be added using graphical methods:
- Tail-to-tip method: Place the tail of the second vector at the tip of the first vector, and the resultant vector is drawn from the tail of the first vector to the tip of the second vector.
- Parallelogram method: Place the tails of the two vectors at the same point, forming two sides of a parallelogram. The diagonal of the parallelogram represents the resultant vector.
Example: Skiier Displacement
- A skier travels 1.00 km north and then 2.00 km east.
- The resultant displacement can be found using the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometry.
Standards and Units
- Measurements are made relative to standards or units.
- Length, time, and mass are fundamental quantities with corresponding base units:
- Meter (m) for length
- Second (s) for time
- Kilogram (kg) for mass
- SI (International System of Units) is a widely used system of units.
Using and Converting Units
- Quantities involve a numerical value and a unit.
- Conversion factors are used to express quantities in different units.
- Examples: Converting inches to centimeters and meters, meters to feet, square feet to square meters, miles per hour to meters per second and kilometers per hour.
Dimensions and Dimensional Analysis
- Dimensions refer to the types of base units or base quantities (e.g., length, time, mass).
- Brackets [ ] are used to denote dimensions.
- Examples:
- Area: Dimension [L²], Unit: m²
- Speed: Dimension [L/T], Unit: m/s
- Acceleration: Dimension [L/T²], Unit: m/s²
- Force: Dimension [ML/T²], Unit: kg⋅m/s² (Newton)
- Dimensional analysis can be used to check if equations are dimensionally correct.
- Example: v = v₀ + ½ at². The dimensions are inconsistent on both sides, indicating an error in the equation.
Vectors and Vector Addition
- Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction.
- Examples: velocity, force.
- Combining vectors requires specific operations beyond ordinary arithmetic.
- Displacement is a change in position and is a vector quantity.
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Test your understanding of displacement and vectors in physics. This quiz covers key concepts such as vector magnitude, direction, and methods of vector addition. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their knowledge in this fundamental topic.
