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Which of the following best describes the fundamental nature of a force?
Which of the following best describes the fundamental nature of a force?
- A singular action exerted by one object.
- An interaction between two objects or an object and its environment. (correct)
- A property inherent to individual objects.
- Energy transferred from one object to another.
A book rests on a table. Which type of force is primarily responsible for preventing the book from falling through the table?
A book rests on a table. Which type of force is primarily responsible for preventing the book from falling through the table?
- Tension force.
- Normal force. (correct)
- Gravitational force.
- Friction force.
In which direction does the friction force act on an object sliding across a surface?
In which direction does the friction force act on an object sliding across a surface?
- Parallel to the surface, opposing the motion. (correct)
- Perpendicular to the surface, opposing the normal force.
- Parallel to the surface, aiding the motion.
- At an angle to the surface, depending on the object's weight.
A person is pulling a box across the floor with a rope. What type of force is exerted by the rope on the box?
A person is pulling a box across the floor with a rope. What type of force is exerted by the rope on the box?
Which of the following is an example of a long-range force?
Which of the following is an example of a long-range force?
What is the name given to the gravitational force exerted by the Earth on an object?
What is the name given to the gravitational force exerted by the Earth on an object?
What information is needed to fully describe a force vector?
What information is needed to fully describe a force vector?
What is the SI unit of the magnitude of force?
What is the SI unit of the magnitude of force?
A spring balance is calibrated using several identical objects, each weighing 1 N. If the pointer on the balance indicates 3 N, what does this signify?
A spring balance is calibrated using several identical objects, each weighing 1 N. If the pointer on the balance indicates 3 N, what does this signify?
When multiple forces act on an object at the same point, the principle of superposition of forces allows us to determine:
When multiple forces act on an object at the same point, the principle of superposition of forces allows us to determine:
Why is it often convenient to use components when dealing with forces?
Why is it often convenient to use components when dealing with forces?
In a force diagram, what does a wiggly line through a force vector indicate?
In a force diagram, what does a wiggly line through a force vector indicate?
Given forces $\vec{F_1}$ and $\vec{F_2}$ acting on an object, what mathematical operation is used to find the net force?
Given forces $\vec{F_1}$ and $\vec{F_2}$ acting on an object, what mathematical operation is used to find the net force?
If the net force acting on an object is zero, what can be said about the object's motion?
If the net force acting on an object is zero, what can be said about the object's motion?
Three forces act on an object. $\vec{F_1}$ has components (3 N, 0 N), $\vec{F_2}$ has components (0 N, -4 N), and $\vec{F_3}$ has components (-3 N, 4 N). What are the components of the net force?
Three forces act on an object. $\vec{F_1}$ has components (3 N, 0 N), $\vec{F_2}$ has components (0 N, -4 N), and $\vec{F_3}$ has components (-3 N, 4 N). What are the components of the net force?
If $\Sigma F_x$ = -5 N and $\Sigma F_y$ = 12 N, what is the magnitude of the net force?
If $\Sigma F_x$ = -5 N and $\Sigma F_y$ = 12 N, what is the magnitude of the net force?
A crate is pulled up a ramp. If the x-axis is chosen to be parallel to the ramp, what does a positive $F_x$ component of the pulling force indicate?
A crate is pulled up a ramp. If the x-axis is chosen to be parallel to the ramp, what does a positive $F_x$ component of the pulling force indicate?
Using a spring balance, you measure the force required to pull a box across a table. Which property of the force is indicated by the length of the vector drawn to represent the force?
Using a spring balance, you measure the force required to pull a box across a table. Which property of the force is indicated by the length of the vector drawn to represent the force?
Two forces act on a box: 25 N to the right and 15 N to the left. Assuming the positive direction is to the right, what is the x-component of the net force?
Two forces act on a box: 25 N to the right and 15 N to the left. Assuming the positive direction is to the right, what is the x-component of the net force?
A force $\vec{F}$ has components $F_x = -8$ N and $F_y = 6$ N. In which quadrant does this force vector lie?
A force $\vec{F}$ has components $F_x = -8$ N and $F_y = 6$ N. In which quadrant does this force vector lie?
A block is resting on an inclined plane. If you choose the x-axis to be parallel to the inclined plane, which component of the gravitational force is responsible for the block's tendency to slide down the plane?
A block is resting on an inclined plane. If you choose the x-axis to be parallel to the inclined plane, which component of the gravitational force is responsible for the block's tendency to slide down the plane?
An object has two forces acting on it: $\vec{F_1} = 20N$ at $0^\circ$ and $\vec{F_2} = 15N$ at $90^\circ$. What is the approximate angle of the net force relative to the x-axis?
An object has two forces acting on it: $\vec{F_1} = 20N$ at $0^\circ$ and $\vec{F_2} = 15N$ at $90^\circ$. What is the approximate angle of the net force relative to the x-axis?
An object experiences three forces: 10 N to the east, 15 N to the north, and 5 N to the west. What is the closest approximation of the direction of the net force?
An object experiences three forces: 10 N to the east, 15 N to the north, and 5 N to the west. What is the closest approximation of the direction of the net force?
Flashcards
What is a Force?
What is a Force?
A push or pull; an interaction between two objects or an object and its environment.
What is Contact Force?
What is Contact Force?
A force involving direct contact between two objects, such as a push or pull.
What is Normal Force?
What is Normal Force?
A contact force exerted by a surface on an object, acting perpendicular to the surface.
What is Friction Force?
What is Friction Force?
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What is Tension Force?
What is Tension Force?
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What are Long-Range Forces?
What are Long-Range Forces?
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What is Weight?
What is Weight?
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What is a Newton (N)?
What is a Newton (N)?
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Spring Balance
Spring Balance
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Force Vector
Force Vector
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Superposition of Forces
Superposition of Forces
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Net Force
Net Force
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Force Components
Force Components
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∑Fx
∑Fx
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∑Fy
∑Fy
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Net Force Angle (θ)
Net Force Angle (θ)
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Component Method
Component Method
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Force Diagram
Force Diagram
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Wiggly Line
Wiggly Line
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Tension
Tension
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Friction
Friction
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Weight
Weight
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Normal Force
Normal Force
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Study Notes
- A force is an interaction, either a push or a pull, between two objects or an object and its environment
- It is always referred to as the force that one object exerts on a second object
Force as a Vector Quantity
- Force is a vector quantity, possessing both magnitude and direction
Contact Forces
- Contact forces involve direct contact between two objects
Normal Force
- A normal force is exerted on an object by a surface it is in contact with
- It acts perpendicular to the surface of contact.
Friction Force
- A friction force is exerted on an object by a surface
- It acts parallel to the surface, opposing sliding.
Tension Force
- A tension force is the pulling force exerted by a stretched rope or cord on an object to which it’s attached
Long-Range Forces
- Long-range forces act even when objects are separated by empty space
Gravity
- Gravity as a long-range force causes objects to be pulled towards the earth even without direct contact
- The gravitational force exerted on a body is called weight
Describing Force Vectors
- Describing a force vector requires direction and magnitude
- The magnitude of force is measured in newtons (N)
Measuring Force
- Spring balances are common instruments for measuring force magnitudes, using the stretching of a spring to indicate force
Superposition of Forces
- When multiple forces act on an object, the effect on the object's motion is the same as if a single force equal to the vector sum (resultant) of the forces were acting, it's called superposition of forces
Vector Mathematics in Force Problems
- Vector mathematics can be used to solve force-related problems since forces are vector quantities
Force Components
- Forces can be described in terms of x and y components
- Coordinate axes can be chosen for convenience
Net Force
- The vector sum of all forces acting on an object is called the net force
- Net force is represented by ΣF
Net Force Components
- The x-component of the net force is the sum of the x-components of the individual forces
- The y-component of the net force is the sum of the y-components of the individual forces
Finding Net Force
- Net force magnitude is found using the square root of the sum of the squares of the net force components
- The direction can be found using the arctangent of (Fy / Fx)
Three-Dimensional Forces
- In three-dimensional problems, forces can also have z components
- The net force includes the sum of forces in the z direction
Net Force Example
- Forces are added using vector addition with components to find the net force
- The direction of the net force must be checked for the correct quadrant
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Explore the concept of force as an interaction between objects, focusing on its vector nature. Learn about contact forces like normal force, friction and tension force. Discover long-range forces such as gravity and their effects.
