Forces and Motion

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What is the definition of force?

  • A type of friction
  • A type of motion
  • An action that changes or maintains the motion of a body or object (correct)
  • A type of energy

Gravity is an example of a contact force.

False (B)

What is the energy an object possesses due to its motion?

Kinetic Energy

A stretched rubber band is an example of ______________________ energy.

<p>Elastic Potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of force is friction?

<p>Contact force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of energy with their definitions:

<p>Kinetic Energy = Energy of motion Potential Energy = Stored energy based on position or state</p> Signup and view all the answers

A moving car on a road is an example of potential energy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ball held high above the ground is an example of ______________________ energy.

<p>Gravitational Potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of force is air resistance?

<p>Non-contact force (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy?

<p>Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position or state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Forces

  • A force is an action that changes or maintains the motion of a body or object, and can be defined as a push or a pull.
  • Forces can change an object's speed, direction, and shape.

Types of Forces

  • Push and Pull Forces:
    • Push: Kicking a ball
    • Pull: Plucking a guitar string
  • Non-contact and Contact Forces:
    • Non-contact Force: A force applied to an object by another body that is not in direct contact with it (e.g. Gravity)
    • Contact Force: A force between two objects that can only exist if they make direct contact with each other (e.g. Friction)

Examples of Forces

  • Gravity
  • Tension
  • Normal (Contact) Force
  • Kinetic Friction
  • Static Friction
  • Air Resistance (Drag)
  • Elastic (Spring) Force

Energy

  • Kinetic Energy:
    • Definition: Energy an object possesses due to its motion
    • Examples: A moving car on a road, a running person, wind moving a turbine

Types of Potential Energy

  • Gravitational Potential Energy:
    • Definition: Energy stored in an object due to its position or state
    • Examples: A ball held high above the ground, water stored in a dam
  • Elastic Potential Energy:
    • Examples: A stretched rubber band, a compressed spring
  • Chemical Potential Energy:
    • Examples: Energy stored in food, batteries storing energy

Summary

  • Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion
  • Potential Energy: Stored energy based on position or state

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