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What is the effect of falling on a sandy surface compared to a hard concrete floor?
What is the effect of falling on a sandy surface compared to a hard concrete floor?
A sudden push is more effective than a continuous push for accelerating a car with a dead battery.
A sudden push is more effective than a continuous push for accelerating a car with a dead battery.
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What property of matter makes it try to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion?
What property of matter makes it try to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion?
What does Newton's second law of motion state about force and momentum?
What does Newton's second law of motion state about force and momentum?
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The formula for force is given by F = _____ .
The formula for force is given by F = _____ .
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According to Galileo, the natural state of bodies is motion.
According to Galileo, the natural state of bodies is motion.
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What happens to a hockey puck on ice until acted upon by an external force?
What happens to a hockey puck on ice until acted upon by an external force?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Inertia is directly proportional to the ______ of an object.
Inertia is directly proportional to the ______ of an object.
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What is the S.I. unit of force?
What is the S.I. unit of force?
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Momentum for stationary objects is always zero.
Momentum for stationary objects is always zero.
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What causes a person to feel as though they are being pushed backward in a bus that has just started moving?
What causes a person to feel as though they are being pushed backward in a bus that has just started moving?
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What is the formula for momentum?
What is the formula for momentum?
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Describe the effect of inertia when a bus driver suddenly applies the brakes.
Describe the effect of inertia when a bus driver suddenly applies the brakes.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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An object will continue moving until ______ acts on it.
An object will continue moving until ______ acts on it.
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What happens when a bus starts moving suddenly while a person is standing inside?
What happens when a bus starts moving suddenly while a person is standing inside?
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An object at rest has a non-zero velocity.
An object at rest has a non-zero velocity.
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Why does a fast-moving cricket ball hurt more than a table tennis ball?
Why does a fast-moving cricket ball hurt more than a table tennis ball?
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The quantity of motion an object has is called __________.
The quantity of motion an object has is called __________.
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If an object has a mass of 5 kg and is moving with a velocity of 0.20 m/s, what is its momentum?
If an object has a mass of 5 kg and is moving with a velocity of 0.20 m/s, what is its momentum?
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According to Newton's Second Law, an object will remain in motion until an external force is applied.
According to Newton's Second Law, an object will remain in motion until an external force is applied.
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What does the term 'impulse' refer to?
What does the term 'impulse' refer to?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the main reason a football comes to rest after being kicked?
What is the main reason a football comes to rest after being kicked?
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The inertia of rest prevents other carrom coins from moving when the bottom coin is struck.
The inertia of rest prevents other carrom coins from moving when the bottom coin is struck.
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Calculate the force exerted on a bullet of mass 10 g that leaves a rifle with a velocity of 400 m/s in 0.004 seconds.
Calculate the force exerted on a bullet of mass 10 g that leaves a rifle with a velocity of 400 m/s in 0.004 seconds.
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The average resistance offered by the wall when a bullet mass of 4 g penetrates to a depth of 10 cm is ______.
The average resistance offered by the wall when a bullet mass of 4 g penetrates to a depth of 10 cm is ______.
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When a cricket player catches a ball of mass 0.1 kg moving at 10 m/s in 0.1 seconds, which of the following represents the correct force exerted by him?
When a cricket player catches a ball of mass 0.1 kg moving at 10 m/s in 0.1 seconds, which of the following represents the correct force exerted by him?
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Explain why an athlete can jump farther when running from a distance?
Explain why an athlete can jump farther when running from a distance?
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The physical quantity corresponding to the unit of force is ______.
The physical quantity corresponding to the unit of force is ______.
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Match the following physical quantities with their corresponding units:
Match the following physical quantities with their corresponding units:
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What happens to the force exerted on a body if its mass is doubled while keeping acceleration constant?
What happens to the force exerted on a body if its mass is doubled while keeping acceleration constant?
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A fielder pulls his hands backwards while catching a cricket ball to increase the force of impact.
A fielder pulls his hands backwards while catching a cricket ball to increase the force of impact.
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Why do athletes fall onto cushioned beds in high jump events?
Why do athletes fall onto cushioned beds in high jump events?
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According to Newton’s third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite _____ .
According to Newton’s third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite _____ .
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Match the scenarios to their corresponding physics concepts:
Match the scenarios to their corresponding physics concepts:
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How does reducing the time taken to bring a ball to rest affect its rate of change of momentum?
How does reducing the time taken to bring a ball to rest affect its rate of change of momentum?
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A force of 40000 N applied on a train with a frictional force of 5000 N results in a net force of 45000 N.
A force of 40000 N applied on a train with a frictional force of 5000 N results in a net force of 45000 N.
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What is the SI unit of force?
What is the SI unit of force?
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Study Notes
Galileo's Analysis on Motion
- Aristotle claimed that bodies naturally stay at rest, whereas Galileo challenged this notion.
- Galileo's experiments demonstrated that a ball rolling down an incline gains speed while one rolling up loses speed.
- On a smooth horizontal surface, a ball continues to move without external interference, showing constant velocity.
Inertia
- Inertia is the resistance of an object to change its state of rest or uniform motion.
- Measured by mass; greater mass results in greater inertia and vice versa.
- Inertia of Rest: An object remains at rest until an external force acts on it.
- Inertia of Motion: An object continues in motion unless acted upon by an external force.
- Common examples include people being thrown backward in a moving bus or forwards when brakes are applied suddenly.
Newton’s First Law of Motion
- States that an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion at constant velocity unless acted on by an unbalanced force.
- Examples include the behavior of passengers in a suddenly moving bus, clothes getting jerked while hanging, and related consequences.
Momentum
- Defined as the quantity of motion an object has; calculated as ( p = mv ) where ( p ) is momentum, ( m ) is mass, and ( v ) is velocity.
- Impulse, relating to momentum change, is calculated as ( \text{Impulse} = \text{Force} \times \text{time} ).
- Illustrative examples highlight that objects like bullets and moving vehicles can cause serious injuries due to their momentum.
Newton's Second Law of Motion
- Describes the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration; expressed as ( F = ma ).
- The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
- Continuous applications of force are more effective than sudden pushes for altering motion.
Impacts of Forces and Momentum Change
- The reaction to falls on different surfaces (concrete vs. sand) is influenced by the time taken to come to a rest, affecting injury severity.
- A fielder catches a ball by pulling hands back to extend the time of momentum decrease, reducing impact force.
- Implementing cushioning in landing strategies (athletics) lessens injury potential by prolonging the momentum change duration.
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
- States that every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
- Action-reaction examples include kicking a ball and the simultaneous recoil experienced by the kicker.
Practical Applications and Questions
- Questions frequently explore scenarios relating to motions and forces like a bullet’s impact, athlete dynamics, and the calculation of momentum and forces based on mass and velocities.
- Calculations involve determining forces based on given changes in velocity, mass, and time, illustrating practical implications of the laws of motion.
Additional Notes on Force and Momentum
- When mass increases or acceleration decreases, the effects on force are predictable through Newton’s laws.
- Understanding how motion influences fall and the necessary calculations for impact forces is critical for safety in dynamic sports and physical activities.
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Explore the key concepts from Galileo's challenges to Aristotle's beliefs about motion. Understand the implications of experiments conducted on inclined and horizontal planes that illustrate changes in speed. This quiz will test your knowledge of motion in physics and Galileo's contributions to the subject.
