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What is the apparent weight of the fish when the elevator accelerates upwards?
What is the apparent weight of the fish when the elevator accelerates upwards?
What does the expression 'ω²R = ag' represent?
What does the expression 'ω²R = ag' represent?
If the elevator accelerates downwards at 2.00 m/s², what is the apparent weight of the fish?
If the elevator accelerates downwards at 2.00 m/s², what is the apparent weight of the fish?
What is the primary reason astronauts experience variations in their apparent weight?
What is the primary reason astronauts experience variations in their apparent weight?
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What happens to the weight of the fish when the elevator cable breaks?
What happens to the weight of the fish when the elevator cable breaks?
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What is the relationship between the force exerted by the spring scale and the apparent weight of the fish?
What is the relationship between the force exerted by the spring scale and the apparent weight of the fish?
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What is the relationship between the acceleration of the elevator and the apparent weight of the fish?
What is the relationship between the acceleration of the elevator and the apparent weight of the fish?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the apparent weight of an object in an accelerating elevator?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the apparent weight of an object in an accelerating elevator?
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What is the equation used to calculate the gravitational acceleration near Earth's surface?
What is the equation used to calculate the gravitational acceleration near Earth's surface?
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What are the three reasons why the calculated gravitational force on an object may not match its measured weight?
What are the three reasons why the calculated gravitational force on an object may not match its measured weight?
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What does the term 'ag' represent in the equation provided in the content?
What does the term 'ag' represent in the equation provided in the content?
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According to the provided content, what is the relationship between the gravitational acceleration and the gravitational force?
According to the provided content, what is the relationship between the gravitational acceleration and the gravitational force?
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What is the primary reason why the calculated 'ag' value differs from the measured 'g' value at any given location?
What is the primary reason why the calculated 'ag' value differs from the measured 'g' value at any given location?
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How does the concept of 'weightlessness' relate to gravitational acceleration?
How does the concept of 'weightlessness' relate to gravitational acceleration?
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What is the difference between 'free-fall acceleration' and 'gravitational acceleration'?
What is the difference between 'free-fall acceleration' and 'gravitational acceleration'?
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Using the information provided in the content, what is the primary difference between the 'calculated ag' value and the 'measured g' value at a specific location?
Using the information provided in the content, what is the primary difference between the 'calculated ag' value and the 'measured g' value at a specific location?
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Flashcards
Weightlessness
Weightlessness
A condition where no net gravitational force is felt, causing an object to feel weightless.
Apparent Weight
Apparent Weight
The weight measured by a scale, which may differ from true weight due to acceleration.
Acceleration Upward Effect
Acceleration Upward Effect
When accelerating upward, apparent weight increases due to added force from acceleration.
Acceleration Downward Effect
Acceleration Downward Effect
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Newton's Second Law
Newton's Second Law
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Force of Gravity
Force of Gravity
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Normal Force
Normal Force
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Scale Reading in Free Fall
Scale Reading in Free Fall
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Gravitational Acceleration
Gravitational Acceleration
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Free-Fall Acceleration
Free-Fall Acceleration
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Measured Weight
Measured Weight
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Gravitational Force
Gravitational Force
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Variations in g
Variations in g
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Earth's Shape Effects
Earth's Shape Effects
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Rotation Impact on Weight
Rotation Impact on Weight
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Principle of Superposition
Principle of Superposition
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Study Notes
Gravitation and the Principle of Superposition
- Forces on a particle are considered, not forces on other particles
- Forces act on particle 1 due to particle 2 and 3, resulting in a net force
- Head-to-tail method demonstrates the net force vector on particle 1
- A different method also shows the net force through a head-to-tail arrangement
- A calculator's inverse tangent function can find the angle of the net force
- The correct angle is crucial for accurate calculations
Checkpoint 2
- The figure demonstrates four arrangements of three equal masses
- Rank the arrangements based on the net gravitational force on a specific mass, with the greatest force first
- Identify the direction of the net force in arrangement 2, either closer to a line of length d or D
Gravitation Near Earth's Surface
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Learning Objectives: Distinguish between free-fall acceleration and gravitational acceleration
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Learning Objectives: Calculate gravitational acceleration near a uniform, spherical body
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Learning Objectives: Differentiate between measured weight and gravitational force magnitude
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Gravitational acceleration at a distance from the Earth's center is calculated using F = GMm/r² and F = ma (ag = GM/r²)
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Table 13-1 illustrates the variation of ag with altitude
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Calculated acceleration values might differ slightly from measured values at locations
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Differences arise because Earth's mass isn't uniformly distributed, Earth isn't a perfect sphere, and Earth rotates
Difference in Gravitational Force and Weight Due to Rotation
- Centrifugal force is a key factor at the equator
- The normal force is upward, gravitational force downward.
- The net force is directed toward the Earth's center
- The object’s acceleration is related to both gravitational and centrifugal forces
Simulating Weightlessness
- Weightlessness can be simulated by ensuring that the object’s acceleration equals the gravitational acceleration
- This is achieved in a platform that moves with a specific angular velocity at a certain distance from the center.
Weighing a Fish in an Elevator
- The goal is to investigate how acceleration affects an object’s apparent weight
- Measured weight in an elevator at rest, during upward acceleration, downward acceleration, and during a cable break are analyzed
- Newton's second law is applied to the fish, considering the forces of the spring scale and gravity, to calculate the apparent weight
- An example calculation includes mass, gravitational acceleration, and acceleration of the elevator to determine the apparent weight.
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Test your understanding of gravitation and the principle of superposition with this engaging quiz. Explore the effects of forces on particles, learn to rank gravitational arrangements, and differentiate between free-fall and gravitational acceleration. Assess your knowledge and skills in applying these concepts effectively.
