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What is the correct definition of force?
What is the correct definition of force?
Which unit measures force?
Which unit measures force?
Which force acts towards the center of the Earth?
Which force acts towards the center of the Earth?
What does frictional force do?
What does frictional force do?
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When can buoyancy be experienced?
When can buoyancy be experienced?
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Which statement about tension force is true?
Which statement about tension force is true?
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What is the purpose of a Free Body Diagram?
What is the purpose of a Free Body Diagram?
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What does the length of the arrows in a Free Body Diagram represent?
What does the length of the arrows in a Free Body Diagram represent?
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What occurs when object A applies a force to object B?
What occurs when object A applies a force to object B?
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Which of the following examples illustrates Newton's Third Law of Motion?
Which of the following examples illustrates Newton's Third Law of Motion?
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If a student pushes down on the Earth with a force of 10 N, what is the force exerted by the Earth on the student?
If a student pushes down on the Earth with a force of 10 N, what is the force exerted by the Earth on the student?
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In the action-reaction pair of a bat hitting a ball, what is the action?
In the action-reaction pair of a bat hitting a ball, what is the action?
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Which statement about action/reaction forces is NOT correct?
Which statement about action/reaction forces is NOT correct?
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What principle is demonstrated by an object remaining at rest unless acted upon by an external force?
What principle is demonstrated by an object remaining at rest unless acted upon by an external force?
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Which statement best describes Newton's Second Law of Motion?
Which statement best describes Newton's Second Law of Motion?
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What does Newton's Third Law of Motion indicate regarding forces?
What does Newton's Third Law of Motion indicate regarding forces?
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In modern terms, what is the implication of an object experiencing balanced forces?
In modern terms, what is the implication of an object experiencing balanced forces?
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What relationship does Newton's Second Law describe between force, mass, and acceleration?
What relationship does Newton's Second Law describe between force, mass, and acceleration?
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If an object experiences an unbalanced force, what is the expected result?
If an object experiences an unbalanced force, what is the expected result?
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What occurs when two objects collide according to Newton's Third Law?
What occurs when two objects collide according to Newton's Third Law?
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How can the First Law of Motion be applied to understand an object in transportation?
How can the First Law of Motion be applied to understand an object in transportation?
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What does it mean for an object to be in equilibrium?
What does it mean for an object to be in equilibrium?
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What does the negative sign indicate in the force calculation of the truck accelerated at -5 m/s²?
What does the negative sign indicate in the force calculation of the truck accelerated at -5 m/s²?
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Using Newton’s second law, how would you calculate the force acting on an object with a mass of 10 kg and an acceleration of 3 m/s²?
Using Newton’s second law, how would you calculate the force acting on an object with a mass of 10 kg and an acceleration of 3 m/s²?
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What happens to the velocity of an object in equilibrium over time?
What happens to the velocity of an object in equilibrium over time?
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If a batter hits a ball with a force of 500 N and the ball accelerates at 2500 m/s², what is the mass of the ball?
If a batter hits a ball with a force of 500 N and the ball accelerates at 2500 m/s², what is the mass of the ball?
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What does the normal force represent in the context of the forces acting on the car?
What does the normal force represent in the context of the forces acting on the car?
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During what condition can a car experience drag force?
During what condition can a car experience drag force?
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If a 10-kg cart is pulled with a force of 30 N, what is the acceleration of the cart?
If a 10-kg cart is pulled with a force of 30 N, what is the acceleration of the cart?
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Which force acts in opposition to the desired motion of an object?
Which force acts in opposition to the desired motion of an object?
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What is the main purpose of a Free Body Diagram?
What is the main purpose of a Free Body Diagram?
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What is the symbol used to represent force?
What is the symbol used to represent force?
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Which of the following forces always points towards the center of Earth?
Which of the following forces always points towards the center of Earth?
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When an object is submerged in a fluid, which force acts upwards against gravity?
When an object is submerged in a fluid, which force acts upwards against gravity?
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In what situation is air resistance typically ignored in calculations?
In what situation is air resistance typically ignored in calculations?
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What determines the amount of friction force acting between two surfaces?
What determines the amount of friction force acting between two surfaces?
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Which type of force is generated when a spring is either compressed or stretched?
Which type of force is generated when a spring is either compressed or stretched?
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What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state about forces between two objects?
What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state about forces between two objects?
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Which example best illustrates Newton's Third Law of Motion?
Which example best illustrates Newton's Third Law of Motion?
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When a student pushes down on the Earth, what is the corresponding force exerted by the Earth?
When a student pushes down on the Earth, what is the corresponding force exerted by the Earth?
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In the action-reaction pair of a bat hitting a ball, which statement is correct?
In the action-reaction pair of a bat hitting a ball, which statement is correct?
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How can action-reaction forces be identified in the example of a windshield and a bug collision?
How can action-reaction forces be identified in the example of a windshield and a bug collision?
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Which condition indicates that an object is at equilibrium?
Which condition indicates that an object is at equilibrium?
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What is the net force acting on a 1500 kg truck that is accelerated at -5 m/s²?
What is the net force acting on a 1500 kg truck that is accelerated at -5 m/s²?
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What is the weight of an object if the mass is 10 kg?
What is the weight of an object if the mass is 10 kg?
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If a batter hits a ball with a force of 500 N and it accelerates at 2500 m/s², what is the mass of the ball?
If a batter hits a ball with a force of 500 N and it accelerates at 2500 m/s², what is the mass of the ball?
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What does a negative acceleration indicate about an object's motion?
What does a negative acceleration indicate about an object's motion?
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If a 10-kg cart is pulled with a force of 30 N, what is the expected acceleration of the cart?
If a 10-kg cart is pulled with a force of 30 N, what is the expected acceleration of the cart?
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What force is considered when calculating an object's resistance to motion?
What force is considered when calculating an object's resistance to motion?
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Which of the following scenarios describes an object experiencing drag force?
Which of the following scenarios describes an object experiencing drag force?
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What does Newton's First Law state about an object's motion?
What does Newton's First Law state about an object's motion?
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According to Newton's Second Law, what is acceleration proportional to?
According to Newton's Second Law, what is acceleration proportional to?
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What characterizes the reaction force in Newton's Third Law?
What characterizes the reaction force in Newton's Third Law?
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What does the term 'unbalanced forces' refer to?
What does the term 'unbalanced forces' refer to?
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In the context of Newton's laws, what does a body in equilibrium demonstrate?
In the context of Newton's laws, what does a body in equilibrium demonstrate?
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Which statement most accurately represents the implications of Newton's First Law in real world scenarios?
Which statement most accurately represents the implications of Newton's First Law in real world scenarios?
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What conclusion can be drawn from Newton's Second Law regarding mass and acceleration?
What conclusion can be drawn from Newton's Second Law regarding mass and acceleration?
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How do balanced forces affect the motion of an object?
How do balanced forces affect the motion of an object?
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Study Notes
Forces Introduction
- A force is a push or pull on an object.
- Force has magnitude (size) and direction.
- Many types of forces can apply in combinations.
- The symbol for force is a capital 'F', and the unit for force is the Newton (N).
Common Forces
- Gravitational Force (Fg): Acts on everything with mass, pointing towards the Earth's center.
- Friction (Ff): Resistive force against the direction of motion, dependent on the surfaces involved.
- Normal Force (Fn): Perpendicular force in response to contact, typically a surface pushing up on an object.
- Tension (Ft): Force from ropes, cables, etc. that can only pull, not push.
- Water/Air Resistance (Fdrag): Opposes object motion, dependent on fluid viscosity and object area.
- Buoyancy (Fb): Upwards force on submerged objects, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.
- Spring Force (Fsp): Force opposing compression or stretching of a spring.
- Applied Force (Fapplied): Any external force not specifically described.
Free Body Diagrams
- A Free Body Diagram (FBD) illustrates forces acting on an object.
- Forces are represented by arrows emanating FROM the object.
- Arrow length corresponds to force strength.
Newton's Three Laws of Motion
- Newton's First Law: An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion continues with constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.
- Newton's Second Law: The net force on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration. Acceleration is proportional to force and inversely proportional to mass (F = ma).
- Newton's Third Law: For every action (force) there is an equal and opposite reaction (force). This means whenever object A exerts a force on object B, object B simultaneously exerts an equal and opposite force on object A.
Equilibrium
- An object is in equilibrium when all forces acting on it are balanced. The net force is zero.
- This means the object has no acceleration, and its velocity remains constant.
Practice Problems
- Problem 1: A truck with a mass of 1500 kg is accelerated at -5 m/s². The force required is -7500 N. The negative sign indicates that the force is in the opposite direction of the truck's motion.
- Problem 2: A ball is hit with 500 N of force and accelerates at 2500 m/s². The mass of the ball is 0.20 kg.
- Problem 3: A 10 kg cart is pulled with a 30 N force. The acceleration of the cart is 3 m/s². If the cart starts from rest, its velocity after 5 seconds is 15 m/s.
Action / Reaction Forces
- For any action force, there will always be an equal and opposite reaction force.
Example Action / Reaction Pairs
- Windshield and Bug: Windshield applies a force to the bug, and the bug applies an equal and opposite force on the windshield.
- Student and Earth: Student pushes down on the Earth, and the Earth pushes up on the student.
- Bat and Ball: Bat hits the ball, and the ball hits the bat.
- Rocket and Gas: Rocket pushes gasses out, and gasses push up on the rocket.
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This quiz introduces the basic concepts of forces, including definitions and types of forces such as gravitational, frictional, and tension forces. Understanding these foundational principles is crucial for studying physics. Test your knowledge on how these forces interact and apply in various scenarios.
