Mastering Mechanics
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Which branch of physics is related to the study of motion of objects?

  • Electromagnetism
  • Thermodynamics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Mechanics (correct)

What is the Greek word from which the word 'kinematics' is derived?

  • Dynamics
  • Motion
  • Kinema (correct)
  • Rest

What is the definition of rest?

  • The state of being stationary (correct)
  • The absence of motion
  • The presence of motion
  • The state of continuous change

What is the definition of motion?

<p>The state of continuous change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does kinematics deal with?

<p>The study of motion of objects without reference to the force causing it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Mechanics = The branch of physics related to the study of motion of objects Kinematics = The branch of Mechanics that deals with motion of objects without reference of force which causes motion Rest = A state where an object does not change its position with respect to its surroundings Motion = A state where an object's position is continuously changing with respect to its surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Greek words with their English translations:

<p>Kinema = Motion Dynamics = Not mentioned in the text Rest = Not a Greek word Motion = Not a Greek word</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with their descriptions:

<p>Train at the platform = A state of rest as it does not change its position with respect to its surroundings Train moving = A state of motion as its position is continuously changing with respect to its surroundings Car surrounded by trees = A state of rest with respect to the trees and bushes around it Book on a table = A state of rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following branches of Mechanics with their descriptions:

<p>Kinematics = Deals with motion of objects without reference of force which causes motion Dynamics = Not mentioned in the text Mechanics = Related to the study of motion of objects Rest and Motion = Two states that objects can be in</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following objects with their states:

<p>Train at the platform = Rest Train moving = Motion Car surrounded by trees = Rest Book on a table = Rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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