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What is the branch of physics that deals with motion and the effect of force on a body?
Mechanics
What are Newton's laws of motion?
Three physical laws that describe the relationship between the motion of an object and the forces acting on it.
What branch of mechanics deals with bodies at rest under the action of forces?
Which branch of mechanics deals with moving bodies under the action of forces?
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What is Kinematics in mechanics?
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What is the definition of rest?
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What is the definition of motion?
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Which of the following is not a type of motion?
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What is displacement?
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What is the SI unit of displacement?
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What is the formula for average velocity?
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Distance and displacement are the same thing.
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Study Notes
Mechanics Overview
- Mechanics is the branch of physics that studies motion and the effects of force on bodies.
- Newtonian mechanics is based on Newton's laws of motion, explaining the relationship between an object's motion and the forces acting upon it.
Classification of Mechanics
- Statics: Focuses on bodies at rest and the forces acting on them.
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Dynamics: Covers moving bodies and is divided into:
- Kinematics: Examines motion without considering its causes.
- Kinetics: Looks at both the motion and its causes.
Concepts of Rest and Motion
- Rest: An object remains stationary regarding its surroundings over time. Examples include houses and trees.
- Motion: An object changes its position over time relative to its surroundings. Examples include running, trains, and cars.
Types of Motion
- Translational Motion: Movement in a straight line.
- Rotational Motion: Movement around a central point or axis.
- Oscillatory Motion: Repetitive back-and-forth movement.
- Periodic Motion: Motion that repeats after a specific time interval.
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Dimensional Motion:
- One-dimensional
- Two-dimensional
- Three-dimensional
Frame of Reference
- A coordinate system or set of axes used to measure positions and properties of objects.
- Measurements are relative to a fixed point called the origin.
Parameters for One-Dimensional Motion
- Displacement: Distance in a particular direction (vector quantity); SI unit is meters (m).
- Velocity: The rate of change of displacement; unit is meters per second (m/s).
- Acceleration: The rate of change of velocity; unit is meters per second squared (m/s²).
Displacement vs. Distance
- Displacement: Distance moved in a specific direction; vector quantity denoted by 'x'.
- Distance: Total length of the path traveled, regardless of direction; scalar quantity denoted by 's'.
Average Speed and Average Velocity
- Average Speed: Calculated as total distance divided by time taken.
- Average Velocity: Calculated as displacement divided by time taken; a vector quantity.
Difference Between Speed and Velocity
- Speed is a scalar quantity representing distance traveled over time, while velocity includes direction and is a vector quantity.
Instantaneous Velocity
- Defined as the rate of change of position as the time interval approaches zero.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of mechanics, focusing on Newtonian mechanics and the laws of motion. Understand the relationship between forces and the motion of objects. It is essential for building a foundation in physics.
