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Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a non-contact force?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a non-contact force?
- A person pushing a grocery cart through a store.
- A magnet attracting a metal paperclip across a desk. (correct)
- A car's tires experiencing friction as it drives on the road.
- A student writing notes with a pen on paper.
A book rests on a table. Which force is primarily responsible for preventing the book from falling through the table?
A book rests on a table. Which force is primarily responsible for preventing the book from falling through the table?
- Fluid friction.
- Gravitational force.
- Sliding friction.
- Static friction. (correct)
In which situation is fluid friction most likely to be a significant factor?
In which situation is fluid friction most likely to be a significant factor?
- A hockey puck sliding across an ice rink.
- A skydiver falling through the air. (correct)
- A car parked on a steep hill.
- A box being pushed across a rough concrete floor.
Imagine a scenario where a heavy box is at rest on a flat surface. A force of 50N is applied to the right, but the box does not move. What can you conclude about the static friction acting on the box?
Imagine a scenario where a heavy box is at rest on a flat surface. A force of 50N is applied to the right, but the box does not move. What can you conclude about the static friction acting on the box?
If the mass of an object is doubled, what happens to the gravitational force between it and another object at the same distance?
If the mass of an object is doubled, what happens to the gravitational force between it and another object at the same distance?
How does increasing the distance between two objects affect the gravitational force between them?
How does increasing the distance between two objects affect the gravitational force between them?
An astronaut has a mass of 70 kg on Earth. If they travel to a planet with twice the gravitational acceleration of Earth, what happens to their mass?
An astronaut has a mass of 70 kg on Earth. If they travel to a planet with twice the gravitational acceleration of Earth, what happens to their mass?
An astronaut has a mass of 70 kg on Earth and a weight of approximately 686 N. If the astronaut lands on a planet where the gravitational acceleration is half that of Earth, what will be their approximate weight on that planet?
An astronaut has a mass of 70 kg on Earth and a weight of approximately 686 N. If the astronaut lands on a planet where the gravitational acceleration is half that of Earth, what will be their approximate weight on that planet?
Which of the following is an example of converting sliding friction to static friction to increase safety?
Which of the following is an example of converting sliding friction to static friction to increase safety?
Why does an object weigh less on the Moon than on Earth, even though its mass remains the same?
Why does an object weigh less on the Moon than on Earth, even though its mass remains the same?
Flashcards
Force
Force
A push or pull on an object, measured in newtons (N).
Contact Force
Contact Force
A force that requires direct contact between objects.
Non-Contact Force
Non-Contact Force
A force that acts between objects without direct contact.
Friction
Friction
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Static Friction
Static Friction
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Sliding Friction
Sliding Friction
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Fluid Friction
Fluid Friction
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Gravity
Gravity
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Mass
Mass
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Weight
Weight
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Study Notes
- Forces change the motion of an object
Gravity and Friction
- Essential questions to consider include: defining contact and non-contact forces, understanding universal gravitation, and how friction impacts the motion of sliding objects
Types of Forces
- A force can be defined as a push or pull exerted on an object
- Forces are measured in newtons (N)
Contact Forces
- Contact forces involve a push or pull on an object by something directly touching it
- Examples of contact forces include pushing a container, pressing computer keys, and friction
Non-Contact Forces
- Non-contact forces involve a push or pull on an object by something not directly touching it
- Examples include gravity, magnetic force, and electrical force
Types of Friction
- Friction is a force that resists the motion between two objects in contact
Static Friction
- Prevents objects from sliding past each other
Sliding Friction
- Opposes the motion of objects sliding past each other
Fluid Friction
- Occurs between a surface and a fluid, such as water or air, also known as air resistance
Static vs Sliding Friction
- With 100N of static friction and 100N of applied force, net force is 0N
- With 70N of sliding friction and 200N of applied force, net force is 130N
Gravity
- An attractive force existing between all objects with mass
- The amount of matter in an object is the mass
- The more mass, the greater the gravitational pull
- The greater the distance, the weaker the gravitational pull
Weight vs. Mass
- If an astronaut on Earth weighs 539N with a mass of 55kg, their weight would change on the moon (F=ma)
- Their weight would be less
Electrical Force
- Electrical force is a non-contact force
- Static charge refers to an imbalance of positive or negative charge on an object
- Opposite charges attract, while like charges repel
Factors Affecting Electric Charge
- The greater the amount of charge causes a greater electric force
- The greater the distance causes a weaker electric charge
Magnetic Force
- Magnetic force is a non-contact force
- A magnet attracts metal iron
- A magnetic pole is the location on a magnet with the strongest force
Magnetism
- Opposite poles attract, and like poles repel
Factors Affecting Magnetic Strength
- Size influences magnetic strength
- The further away magnets are from each other causes weaker magnetic force
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Explore forces that change an object's motion, including gravity and friction. Understand contact and non-contact forces, universal gravitation, and friction's effects. Learn about static and sliding friction and how they influence movement.
