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According to the text, Newton's laws are often stated in terms of point or particle masses because
According to the text, Newton's laws are often stated in terms of point or particle masses because
- internal parts of real bodies can be neglected
- the separation between bodies is much larger than their size
- real bodies have negligible volume
- real bodies can be approximated as pointlike (correct)
In the context of motion, what does it mean for a body to have a one-dimensional motion?
In the context of motion, what does it mean for a body to have a one-dimensional motion?
- The body can only move in a circular path
- The body can move in any direction
- The body can only move in a straight line (correct)
- The body can move in multiple dimensions
The mathematical description of motion, or kinematics, is based on the idea of
The mathematical description of motion, or kinematics, is based on the idea of
- representing movement using numbers
- assigning values to each position coordinate
- using a time variable to represent a body's trajectory
- specifying positions using numerical coordinates (correct)
When can the Earth and the Sun be approximated as pointlike?
When can the Earth and the Sun be approximated as pointlike?
What is the function that represents a body's trajectory?
What is the function that represents a body's trajectory?
According to Newton's first law, an object will stay still or keep moving in a straight line unless a force acts on it. This is also known as the law of
According to Newton's first law, an object will stay still or keep moving in a straight line unless a force acts on it. This is also known as the law of
What is the mathematical equation that represents Newton's second law?
What is the mathematical equation that represents Newton's second law?
According to Newton's third law, for every action, there is an equal and
According to Newton's third law, for every action, there is an equal and
Which law of motion explains the concept of force and acceleration?
Which law of motion explains the concept of force and acceleration?
What happens when you push down on a diving board according to Newton's third law?
What happens when you push down on a diving board according to Newton's third law?
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