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What does Newton's First Law of Motion imply about an object in motion?

  • It will eventually stop due to air resistance.
  • It requires a constant force to maintain motion.
  • It will continue to move at constant velocity unless acted upon. (correct)
  • It will increase its speed without any external force.

According to Newton's Second Law, how is acceleration related to mass and net force?

  • Acceleration decreases as mass increases for a constant force. (correct)
  • Acceleration is independent of net force.
  • Acceleration is constant regardless of mass.
  • Acceleration increases with mass and decreases with force.

What happens when two forces of 8 N and 3 N act in opposite directions on an object?

  • The object remains stationary.
  • The resultant force is 11 N in the direction of the smaller force.
  • The resultant force is 5 N in the direction of the larger force. (correct)
  • The forces completely cancel each other out.

In which scenario is an object said to be in static equilibrium?

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What describes dynamic equilibrium?

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Newton's Third Law of Motion states what about actions and reactions?

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Which statement about mass and weight is true?

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In determining the resultant force, which of the following scenarios is correct?

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What determines whether an object accelerates or moves at a constant speed?

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Which type of force directly opposes the motion of an object on a surface?

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What is the gravitational force acting on an object measured by?

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Under what condition does free fall occur?

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Which statement is correct regarding static and kinetic friction?

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What happens to an object's speed when it reaches terminal velocity?

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In an inclined plane scenario, what force is directed perpendicular to the surface?

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Which equation represents the relationship of net force, mass, and acceleration?

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Flashcards

Newton's First Law

An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.

Newton's Second Law

The net force acting on an object causes it to accelerate, directly proportional to the force and inversely proportional to its mass (F=ma).

Newton's Third Law

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Resultant Force

The single force that has the same effect as all the individual forces acting on an object, calculated as the vector sum of all forces.

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Equilibrium

A state where the net force on an object is zero.

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Static Equilibrium

A state of equilibrium where an object is stationary.

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Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of equilibrium where an object moves with constant velocity.

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Mass

A measure of the amount of matter in an object and its resistance to acceleration (Inertia).

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Net Force

The total force acting on an object, determining if it accelerates or moves at a constant speed. It's the sum of all forces acting on the object.

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Applied Force

The force used to move an object. It's the force you apply directly to the object.

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Friction

A force that opposes motion. There are two types: static friction (prevents motion) and kinetic friction (opposes motion once it starts).

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Tension

The force transmitted through a flexible connector like a rope or string. It's always directed away from the object being pulled.

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Mass vs. Weight

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, which stays constant. Weight is the gravitational force acting on the object, which changes with location.

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Free Fall

When gravity is the only force acting on an object, it's in free fall. This means it accelerates downward at a constant rate.

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Terminal Velocity

When air resistance equals the force of gravity, an object reaches terminal velocity. It falls at a constant speed.

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Static Friction

The force that prevents an object from moving. It's greater than kinetic friction.

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Study Notes

Newton's Laws of Motion

  • Newton's First Law (Inertia): An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.
  • Inertia: The tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion.
  • Equilibrium: When an object isn't being accelerated, and all forces cancel each other out.
  • Objects at rest: Remain at rest unless an unbalanced force acts on them.
  • Objects in motion: Continue moving at the same velocity as long as no unbalanced force affects them.
  • Motion doesn't require a force: A force is needed only to change the motion (starting, stopping or changing direction).

Newton's Second Law of Motion

  • F = ma: Force equals mass times acceleration.
  • Acceleration: The change in velocity over time, directly proportional to the net force acting on an object, and inversely proportional to its mass.
  • Larger forces: Produce greater acceleration.
  • Larger masses: Reduce acceleration.
  • Net force: The combination of all forces acting on an object.

Newton's Third Law of Motion

  • Action-reaction: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
  • Resultant Force: The single force that has the same effect as all the individual forces acting on an object.

Types of Equilibrium

  • Static: Object is stationary. (Book resting on a table)
  • Dynamic: Object moves at a constant velocity. (Car driving at a constant speed on a straight road).

Forces in Equilibrium

  • Equilibrium: Net force on an object is zero.
  • Forces cancel out: All forces in equilibrium cancel each other out.
  • Acceleration is zero: When forces that act on an object are in balance.

Friction

  • Static friction: Prevents motion; greater than kinetic friction
  • Kinetic friction: Opposes motion once the object starts moving
  • Friction: Reduces acceleration, or maintains constant velocity

Forces in Moving Objects

  • Net force: Total force acting on an object, determining whether it accelerates or moves at a constant speed. (Fnet = ma)
  • Types of forces: Applied, friction, gravitational, tension.

Mass, Weight, and Gravity

  • Mass: Measure of the amount of matter in an object, and its resistance to acceleration (inertia).
  • Weight: Force exerted by gravity on an object.
  • Weight depends on gravity: Weight varies depending on the gravitational field, mass doesn't.
  • Mass (kg): Measured in kilograms
  • Weight (N): Measured in Newtons

Free Fall and Terminal Velocity

  • Free fall: Gravity is the only force acting on an object.
  • Terminal velocity: Air resistance equals gravitational force, causing constant speed of fall.

Motion in Inclined Planes

  • Gravity on inclines: Has two components, parallel & perpendicular to the inclined plane.
  • Parallel component: Causes sliding down
  • Perpendicular component: Is balanced by normal force.

Tension

  • Tension: Force transmitted through objects like ropes, cables, or strings.
  • Acts along the length: Directed away from the object being pulled.

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