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What does Newton's First Law primarily describe?
Acceleration can be negative when an object is slowing down.
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What is the formula for calculating force according to Newton's Second Law?
F = ma
_____ is the total length of the path traveled by an object, irrespective of direction.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which statement best describes non-uniform linear motion?
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The acceleration of an object is inversely proportional to its mass according to Newton's Second Law.
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What is a key characteristic of uniform linear motion?
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Study Notes
Laws of Motion
Newton's First Law
- An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.
- This law defines inertia, the tendency of objects to resist changes in their state of motion.
Newton's Second Law
- The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
- Formula: ( F = ma )
- ( F ) = force (N)
- ( m ) = mass (kg)
- ( a ) = acceleration (m/s²)
Newton's Third Law
- For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
- This law indicates that forces always occur in pairs.
Speed
- Defined as the distance traveled per unit time.
- Formula: ( \text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} )
- Scalar quantity (only magnitude).
Velocity
- Defined as the displacement per unit time in a specific direction.
- Formula: ( \text{Velocity} = \frac{\text{Displacement}}{\text{Time}} )
- Vector quantity (magnitude and direction).
Distance
- Total length of the path traveled by an object, irrespective of direction.
- Always a positive quantity.
Displacement
- Shortest distance from the initial to the final position, including direction.
- Can be positive, negative, or zero.
Uniform Linear Motion
- Motion in a straight line with constant speed.
- Characteristics:
- Equal distances covered in equal intervals of time.
- No acceleration.
Non-Uniform Linear Motion
- Motion with varying speed or direction.
- Characteristics:
- Unequal distances covered in equal intervals of time.
- Acceleration may be present.
Acceleration
- Change in velocity per unit time.
- Formula: ( a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t} )
- ( \Delta v ) = change in velocity (m/s)
- ( \Delta t ) = change in time (s)
- Can be positive (speeding up), negative (slowing down), or zero (constant speed).
Equations of Motion (Graphic Method)
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First Equation of Motion:
- ( v = u + at )
- ( v ) = final velocity
- ( u ) = initial velocity
- ( a ) = acceleration
- ( t ) = time
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Second Equation of Motion:
- ( s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 )
- ( s ) = displacement
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Third Equation of Motion:
- ( v^2 = u^2 + 2as )
- Graphical interpretation involves plotting velocity vs. time to find displacement or acceleration.
Laws of Motion Overview
- Newton's First Law: Objects maintain their state of motion unless influenced by a net external force, illustrating the concept of inertia.
Newton's Laws
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Newton's Second Law: Describes the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
- Formula: ( F = ma ) indicates that force increases with greater mass or acceleration.
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Newton's Third Law: Establishes that for every force exerted, there is an equal and opposite force reacting back, emphasizing the interaction of forces.
Speed and Velocity
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Speed: Measures how fast an object moves; calculated by distance divided by time.
- Formula: ( \text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} )
- Considered a scalar quantity, as it has magnitude only.
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Velocity: Considers both speed and direction; reflects how quickly an object changes position.
- Formula: ( \text{Velocity} = \frac{\text{Displacement}}{\text{Time}} )
- Classified as a vector quantity due to its directional component.
Distance and Displacement
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Distance: Total length of travel made by an object regardless of direction, always a positive value.
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Displacement: Measures the shortest straight-line distance between starting and ending points and includes direction.
- Can take positive, negative, or zero values depending on the position change.
Types of Motion
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Uniform Linear Motion: Occurs when an object moves at constant speed along a straight path; characterized by equal distance covered over equal time intervals, thus no acceleration.
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Non-Uniform Linear Motion: Involves changing speed or direction; characterized by unequal distance coverage over equal time intervals, which may involve acceleration.
Acceleration
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Acceleration: Describes the rate of change of velocity over time, indicating how quickly an object speeds up or slows down.
- Formula: ( a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t} ) where ( \Delta v ) is the change in velocity and ( \Delta t ) is the change in time.
- Can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the object's speed behavior.
Equations of Motion
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First Equation of Motion: Relates final velocity to initial velocity, acceleration, and time.
- Formula: ( v = u + at )
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Second Equation of Motion: Describes displacement as a function of initial velocity, time, and acceleration.
- Formula: ( s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 )
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Third Equation of Motion: Links final velocity, initial velocity, acceleration, and displacement.
- Formula: ( v^2 = u^2 + 2as )
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Graphical Representation: Involves plotting velocity versus time graphs to analyze displacement and acceleration visually.
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