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Why do objects fall at different speeds in air but at the same speed in a vacuum?
Why do objects fall at different speeds in air but at the same speed in a vacuum?
- Objects are more streamlined in a vacuum.
- Gravity is stronger in a vacuum.
- The mass of the objects changes in air.
- Air resistance affects objects in air, while there is no air resistance in a vacuum. (correct)
The effects of weightlessness are not felt when gravity is present.
The effects of weightlessness are not felt when gravity is present.
True (A)
State the direction of friction if a person is walking to the left.
State the direction of friction if a person is walking to the left.
right
A ______ force opposes motion or the tendency for motion.
A ______ force opposes motion or the tendency for motion.
Match each scenario with the primary type of force experienced:
Match each scenario with the primary type of force experienced:
Which of the following best describes what happens when two surfaces slide against each other?
Which of the following best describes what happens when two surfaces slide against each other?
Air resistance, a form of friction, is detrimental to the flight of airplanes, as it increases fuel consumption and reduces speed.
Air resistance, a form of friction, is detrimental to the flight of airplanes, as it increases fuel consumption and reduces speed.
Explain how friction is essential for a parachute to function effectively.
Explain how friction is essential for a parachute to function effectively.
Friction causes engines, axles, and other moving parts to lose _________.
Friction causes engines, axles, and other moving parts to lose _________.
Imagine a scenario where a car's braking system fails completely—no friction between the brake pads and rotors. Which of the following would be the most effective alternative method to slow down or stop the car, assuming a flat, dry road and focusing solely on forces acting directly on the car?
Imagine a scenario where a car's braking system fails completely—no friction between the brake pads and rotors. Which of the following would be the most effective alternative method to slow down or stop the car, assuming a flat, dry road and focusing solely on forces acting directly on the car?
Which of the following is an example where the heating effect of friction is NOT typically considered useful?
Which of the following is an example where the heating effect of friction is NOT typically considered useful?
Streamlining the body of a fish increases friction in the water, allowing it to move faster.
Streamlining the body of a fish increases friction in the water, allowing it to move faster.
Name three methods that reduce friction between two surfaces.
Name three methods that reduce friction between two surfaces.
A hovercraft reduces friction by using a layer of ______.
A hovercraft reduces friction by using a layer of ______.
Match each force with its description:
Match each force with its description:
In the context of forces acting on an object in motion, which of the following statements is most accurate?
In the context of forces acting on an object in motion, which of the following statements is most accurate?
Increasing the surface area of contact always increases friction.
Increasing the surface area of contact always increases friction.
Imagine a scenario where a perfectly spherical, frictionless ball is placed on a perfectly smooth, horizontal plane within a vacuum. Theoretically, what would happen if the ball was given a slight push?
Imagine a scenario where a perfectly spherical, frictionless ball is placed on a perfectly smooth, horizontal plane within a vacuum. Theoretically, what would happen if the ball was given a slight push?
What causes weight?
What causes weight?
If two people push a stationary block of wood with equal force from opposite sides, the block will move.
If two people push a stationary block of wood with equal force from opposite sides, the block will move.
A stationary object has unbalanced forces acting on it. In which direction will the object move?
A stationary object has unbalanced forces acting on it. In which direction will the object move?
The single force that has the same effect as two or more forces acting together is called the ______ force.
The single force that has the same effect as two or more forces acting together is called the ______ force.
Two forces are acting on an object in opposite directions. One force has a magnitude of 10N and the other has a magnitude of 15N. What is the magnitude of the resultant force?
Two forces are acting on an object in opposite directions. One force has a magnitude of 10N and the other has a magnitude of 15N. What is the magnitude of the resultant force?
Imagine a tug-of-war where team A pulls with a force of $3x^2 + 2x - 1$ Newtons and team B pulls with a force of $x^2 - x + 5$ Newtons. What is the net (resultant) force, expressed algebraically, and which direction will the rope move assuming positive result means Team A direction?
Imagine a tug-of-war where team A pulls with a force of $3x^2 + 2x - 1$ Newtons and team B pulls with a force of $x^2 - x + 5$ Newtons. What is the net (resultant) force, expressed algebraically, and which direction will the rope move assuming positive result means Team A direction?
A highly specialized, frictionless cart is fitted with two opposing jet engines. Engine Alpha provides thrust described by the function $f(t) = 5t^3 - 3t + 10$ (Newtons), while Engine Beta provides thrust described by $g(t) = 2t^3 + 3t^2 - t + 2$ (Newtons), where $t$ is time in seconds. Determine at what time $t > 0$ (in seconds) the forces are balanced (resultant force = 0) such that an equilibrium develops, if force of Engine Alpha acts in the positive direction, and state the resulting equilibrium?
A highly specialized, frictionless cart is fitted with two opposing jet engines. Engine Alpha provides thrust described by the function $f(t) = 5t^3 - 3t + 10$ (Newtons), while Engine Beta provides thrust described by $g(t) = 2t^3 + 3t^2 - t + 2$ (Newtons), where $t$ is time in seconds. Determine at what time $t > 0$ (in seconds) the forces are balanced (resultant force = 0) such that an equilibrium develops, if force of Engine Alpha acts in the positive direction, and state the resulting equilibrium?
Flashcards
Gravity
Gravity
The force that attracts two bodies to each other due to their masses, existing everywhere in the universe.
Weightlessness
Weightlessness
The sensation of not feeling the effects of gravity, often experienced in free fall.
Friction
Friction
A contact force that opposes motion or the tendency for motion, acting in the opposite direction of movement and generating heat.
Fluid Friction
Fluid Friction
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Streamlining
Streamlining
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What is Friction?
What is Friction?
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Friction in Parachutes
Friction in Parachutes
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Pencil Marks
Pencil Marks
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Bicycle Brakes
Bicycle Brakes
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Negative Friction Effects
Negative Friction Effects
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Weight
Weight
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Balanced Forces
Balanced Forces
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Unbalanced Forces
Unbalanced Forces
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Stationary Object (Balanced)
Stationary Object (Balanced)
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Stationary Object (Unbalanced)
Stationary Object (Unbalanced)
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Resultant Force
Resultant Force
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Resultant Force (Same Direction)
Resultant Force (Same Direction)
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Friction's Effect on Motion
Friction's Effect on Motion
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Friction and Heat
Friction and Heat
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Friction and Wear
Friction and Wear
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Lubricants
Lubricants
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Smooth Surface
Smooth Surface
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Air Cushion
Air Cushion
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Streamlined Shape
Streamlined Shape
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Wheels and Rollers
Wheels and Rollers
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Study Notes
- Topic is the application of forces and the transfer of energy
Forces
- Forces can be described as a push or a pull
- Forces can change the shape and/or size of an object
- Forces can stop or move an object
- Forces can change the direction of a moving object
- Forces can slow down or speed up a moving object
- The SI unit for force is the newton (N)
- Forces can be classified into contact and non-contact forces
- Contact forces occur when two objects are physically touching
- Examples are forces like friction and air resistance, elastic, tension, applied force and normal contact
- Non-contact forces occur when two objects aren't physically touching
- Examples are gravitational, magnetic and electrostatic forces
Measuring Forces
- Forces are measured with force-meters or Newton meters
- Spring balances can be used to measure forces using either extension or compression
Representing Forces
- Forces acting on an object can be represented using a free-body diagram
- These diagrams help visualise the forces and their effects
- An arrow usually represents force, drawn from the point of action
- The arrow's direction indicates the force's direction
- The arrow’s length represents the magnitude of the force.
Normal Contact Force
- It is exerted on an object due to contact with another object
Gravitational Force
- Weight is the gravitational force Earth exerts on an object
- The SI unit for weight is the Newton (N)
- A gravitational field is a region where a mass experiences gravitational attraction
- The gravitational field is strongest at the surface and gets weaker further away
- Gravitational field strength (g) is the gravitational force acting per unit mass
- On Earth, (g) is approximately 10 N/kg
- On the Moon, it is 1.6 N/kg
- Weight = mass × gravitational field strength is the relationship between mass and weight
- W = mg where W is measured in N, m is measured in kg, and g is the gravitational field strength and is given as 10 N/kg on Earth.
- Note: Mass and weight must not be used interchangeably
Friction
- It is a contact force opposing motion or the tendency for motion
- Friction acts in the opposite direction of an object’s motion/intended motion
- Friction can heat up the two surfaces in contact
- Friction also occurs in fluids (gases and liquids), this type of friction is called air or water resistance
Useful Effects Of Friction
- Slows down objects in motion
- Heats objects up
- Wears down objects that are moving against each other
Negative Effects of Friction
- Wears out moving parts
- Engines, axles and other moving parts lose energy due to friction
Ways To Reduce Friction
- Using lubricants
- Smooth or polished surface
- Hovercrafts reduce contact with a surface by using a layer of air
- Streamlined shapes in vehicles reduce air resistance
- Wheels and rollers reduce surface contact
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
- When forces acting on a stationary object are balanced, the object remains at rest
- When the forces acting on it are unbalanced, the object will move in the direction of the resultant force
- The resultant force is the single force with the same effect as two or more forces acting together
- Two forces acting in the same direction: the resultant force is calculated by adding both magnitudes
- Two forces acting in opposite directions: calculate the resultant force by subtracting the magnitude of the smaller force from the magnitude of the larger force
Newton's First Law
- Every object persists in its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line unless a resultant force acts on it
- It is known as the Law of Inertia
- Inertia is the reluctance of an object to change its state of motion
- Mass is a measure of how difficult changing an object's motion and direction of motion is
- The larger the mass, the greater its inertia.
- It is more difficult for the object to move when it is at rest, or to stop when it is in motion.
Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
- Speed is distance moved per unit time
- Velocity is the rate of change of displacement
- Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity
- Speed is a scalar quantity
- Velocity and acceleration are vector quantities
Newton's Second Law
- A resultant force acting on an object of constant mass causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the resultant force
- Resultant force = mass × acceleration (Fnet = ma)
Newton's Third Law
- For every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force acting on mutually opposite bodies
- Action and reaction forces
- Are opposite in direction
- Are equal in magnitude
- Act on different bodies
- The same are type of forces
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