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What is the definition of periodic motion?
What is the definition of periodic motion?
Periodic motion is a motion that repeats itself in equal intervals of time.
How is frequency defined in relation to time period?
How is frequency defined in relation to time period?
Frequency is defined as the number of complete cycles per unit time and is inversely related to the time period with the formula $f=1/T$.
What does the restoring force do in oscillatory motion?
What does the restoring force do in oscillatory motion?
The restoring force causes an oscillating object to move back toward its stable equilibrium position.
What is the significance of the variable 'k' in the restoring force formula $F=-kx$?
What is the significance of the variable 'k' in the restoring force formula $F=-kx$?
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Describe a transverse wave and how it differs from other types of mechanical waves.
Describe a transverse wave and how it differs from other types of mechanical waves.
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What is the relationship between torque, rotational inertia, and angular acceleration as described by the equation τ = Iα?
What is the relationship between torque, rotational inertia, and angular acceleration as described by the equation τ = Iα?
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Explain why torque is considered a vector quantity and how its direction is determined.
Explain why torque is considered a vector quantity and how its direction is determined.
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What does it imply when an object is in a state of equilibrium regarding the forces acting upon it?
What does it imply when an object is in a state of equilibrium regarding the forces acting upon it?
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How does angular acceleration relate to angular velocity and what is its significance in circular motion?
How does angular acceleration relate to angular velocity and what is its significance in circular motion?
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What factors contribute to an object's difficulty in acquiring angular acceleration?
What factors contribute to an object's difficulty in acquiring angular acceleration?
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Study Notes
General Physics 1
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Lesson 1: Rotational Equilibrium and Rotational Dynamics
- Moment of Inertia: Opposition a body exhibits to changing its rotation speed
- Moment of inertia depends on mass, rotation axis, and shape.
- Formula for Moment of Inertia (I) = MR^2 (I= Inertia, M= Mass, R= Radius)
- Static Torque: Does not produce angular acceleration
- Dynamic Torque: Does not produce angular acceleration
- Torque Formula: T= rF sin θ (T= Torque, r= moment arm, F= force, θ= angle between r and F)
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Lesson 2: Gravity
- Gravity: Force of attraction between masses
- Universal Gravitation: All objects attract each other with a force directly proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.
- Formula: F = G(m1m2/r^2) (F= Force, G= Universal Gravitational constant, m1 and m2= masses, r= distance)
- Gravitational Field: Vector quantity representing gravitational force per unit mass, represented by field lines.
- Gravity affects an object's speed and direction
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Lesson 3: Periodic Motion
- Periodic Motion: Motion repeated in equal intervals of time
- Oscillatory Motion: Motion back and forth about a fixed position.
- Period (T): Time for one cycle
- Frequency (f): Number of periods per second (measured in Hertz)
- Formula: f= 1/T
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Lesson 4: Mechanical Waves and Sound
- Mechanical wave: disturbance that travels through a medium, transferring energy.
- Transverse wave: particles vibrate perpendicular to the wave direction
- Longitudinal wave: particles vibrate parallel to the wave direction
- Surface wave: particles move in circles
- Properties of mechanical waves: Frequency, amplitude, wavelength, speed.
- Reflection: wave bounces off a surface
- Refraction: Bending of a wave as it enters a new medium at an angle
- Diffraction: Bending of a wave as it passes through an opening or around an obstacle.
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Lesson 5: Fluid Mechanics
- Fluids: Substances that flow and change shape under external force
- Density: mass per unit volume
- Archimedes' Principle: Buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
- Pascal's Principle: pressure change in a confined fluid is transmitted equally to all parts of the fluid
- Bernoulli's Principle: Higher fluid velocity = lower pressure.
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Lesson 6: Laws of Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamics: Relates to heat, work, and energy
- Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: Thermal equilibrium between objects
- First Law of Thermodynamics: Conservation of energy
- Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy of an isolated system never decreases in spontaneous processes
- Third Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero as the temperature approaches absolute zero.
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General Physics Topics:
- Kelvin-Planck Statement: It is impossible for a system to accept heat from a single reservoir and do an equal amount of work
- Isobaric Process: Pressure remains constant
- Adiabatic Process: No heat transfer
- Isochoric Process: Volume remains constant
- Isothermal Process: Temperature remains constant
- Thermal Expansion: Increase in size due to temperature change.
- Internal Combustion Engine: Fuel burned inside the system
- External Combustion Engine: Fuel burned outside the system
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Lesson topics not listed:
- Speed, Wavelength, Frequency
- Interference, Constructive Interference, Destructive Interference
- Standing waves
- Sound waves
- Heat Engines, Reversible and Irreversible Process, Internal Energy, Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy
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Test your understanding of Rotational Equilibrium, Rotational Dynamics, and Gravity in General Physics 1. This quiz covers key concepts such as Moment of Inertia, Torque, and Universal Gravitation, along with their respective formulas. Perfect for students seeking to reinforce their physics knowledge.
