Questions and Answers
Which of the following best describes balanced forces?
Balanced forces keep an object at rest
Which of the following best defines kinetic energy?
The energy an object has due to its motion
What is the definition of motion?
A change in an object's position
What is the definition of force?
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What is the definition of inertia?
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What is the definition of acceleration?
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What is the definition of speed?
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What is the definition of friction?
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What is the definition of potential energy?
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Which of the following best describes unbalanced forces?
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Balanced forces keep an object at rest, while unbalanced forces change the object's motion.
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Energy of motion refers to stationary objects.
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Potential energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.
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Contact force occurs when one object touches another.
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Non-contact force occurs only when objects touch each other.
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Velocity refers to the direction of an object's motion.
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Motion refers to a change in an object's position.
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Force can cause an object to start moving, speed up, slow down, stop, or change directions.
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Inertia is the tendency of an object in motion to stay in motion or an object at rest to stay at rest.
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Acceleration refers to a change in velocity over time.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Match the following types of forces with their descriptions:
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Match the following types of energy with their definitions:
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Match the following terms related to motion with their definitions:
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Differences between energy of motion, kinetic energy, and potential energy.
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What is the difference between balanced forces and unbalanced forces?
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Study Notes
Forces and Motion
- Balanced forces occur when two equal forces act in opposite directions, keeping an object at rest or maintaining constant velocity.
- Unbalanced forces result in a change in an object's motion, either speeding it up, slowing it down, or changing its direction.
- Force is an interaction that, when unopposed, changes the motion of an object. It can start, stop, or change the direction of movement.
Energy Types
- Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
- Potential energy is the stored energy in an object based on its position or configuration, often related to height or spring compression.
- Difference between kinetic and potential energy lies in motion: kinetic energy is related to objects in motion, while potential energy depends on an object's position.
Basic Definitions
- Motion is defined as a change in an object's position over time.
- Inertia is the resistance of an object to changes in its state of motion; an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion.
- Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time, indicating how quickly an object increases or decreases speed.
- Speed measures how fast an object moves, regardless of direction.
- Friction is a force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact, affecting the movement and speed of objects.
Additional Concepts
- Velocity incorporates both speed and direction of an object's movement, providing a more complete picture of motion than speed alone.
- A contact force occurs through direct physical interaction, while a non-contact force (like gravity) acts at a distance without direct contact.
Summary of Key Differences
- Balanced forces maintain equilibrium and do not alter the motion of an object.
- Unbalanced forces lead to acceleration or deceleration, causing a change in motion.
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Test your knowledge on balanced and unbalanced forces, as well as different types of energy such as kinetic and potential energy. Learn the differences between these concepts and how they relate to an object's motion.
