Newton's Laws of Motion Quiz
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What force is necessary for an object to maintain circular motion?

  • Centripetal Force (correct)
  • Centrifugal Force
  • Frictional Force
  • Gravitational Force

    • Which statement best describes centrifugal force?

  • It is an actual force that acts on a moving object.
  • It is an apparent force felt outward while moving along a curved path. (correct)
  • It is a net inward force acting on an object in circular motion.
  • It is necessary for maintaining circular motion.

    • What is the formula for calculating work done when force and displacement are not parallel?

  • W = F / d
  • W = F * d
  • W = F * d * cos(Θ) (correct)
  • W = F + d

    • What unit is used to measure work in the International System of Units?

    <p>Joules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the law of conservation of energy, what can be said about energy?

    <p>Energy can change forms but is neither created nor destroyed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formula can be used to calculate centripetal acceleration?

    <p>a_c = v^2 / r</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of energy is associated with an object's position?

    <p>Potential Energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When calculating work, what does the variable 'd' represent?

    <p>Displacement distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Law of Inertia state about an object at rest?

    <p>It will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Law of Acceleration, what is the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration?

    <p>The formula is given by $F_{net} = m a$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a contact force?

    <p>A force that results from direct physical contact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as a non-contact force?

    <p>Gravitational force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes uniform circular motion?

    <p>The object moves in a circle at a constant speed with changing direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit used to measure force?

    <p>Newton (N)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does mass affect an object's acceleration when a net force is applied?

    <p>Higher mass results in lower acceleration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

    <p>9.807 m/s²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to gravitational potential energy as an object falls to its original position?

    <p>It decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

    <p>PE = mgh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines kinetic energy?

    <p>Energy possessed by an object because of its motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is power defined in terms of energy transfer?

    <p>The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following units is not a unit of power?

    <p>Joule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a spring is compressed by a distance 'x', what is the formula for elastic potential energy?

    <p>PE = 1/2 kx^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does energy tell us compared to power?

    <p>Energy tells us how much work can be done; power tells us how fast that work is being done.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct relationship in uniform circular motion?

    <p>Force = mass * acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating Work when considering an angle?

    <p>$W = Fd \cos(\Theta)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula represents Kinetic Energy?

    <p>$KE = \frac{1}{2}mv$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of Power in physics?

    <p>Watts [W]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for Centripetal Force?

    <p>$F_c = \frac{m v^2}{r}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Gravitational Potential Energy expressed mathematically?

    <p>$PE = mg h$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the relationship between Work, Force, and Distance?

    <p>$W = F d \cos(\Theta)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Power, Work, and Time?

    <p>$P = \frac{W}{t}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributes to Elastic Potential Energy?

    <p>$PE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Newton's Laws of Motion

    • Law of Inertia (1st Law): An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion at a constant velocity, unless acted upon by a net force. Inertia is the resistance to changes in motion. This is also known as the first condition of equilibrium or translational equilibrium.

    • Law of Acceleration (2nd Law): When a net force acts on an object, the object accelerates in the direction of the force. Acceleration is directly proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to the object's mass. The formula is $F_{net} = m \cdot a$.

    • Law of Interaction (3rd Law): For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

    Forces

    • Force: A push or pull exerted on an object. It has magnitude and direction (vector quantity). Measured in Newtons (N).

    • Contact Forces: Result from direct physical contact. Examples include friction, normal force, and tension.

    • Non-Contact Forces (Action-at-a-Distance Forces): Don't require direct physical contact. Examples include magnetic, electric, and gravitational forces.

    Mass and Weight

    • Mass: The amount of matter an object contains, measured in kilograms (kg).

    • Weight: The force on an object due to gravity, usually measured in Newtons (N). It's calculated by $F = m \cdot g$, where $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.

    Gravity

    • Acceleration due to Gravity: 9.807 m/s² on Earth; 1.62 m/s² on the Moon.

    Uniform Circular Motion

    • Uniform Circular Motion: An object moving in a circle at a constant speed. The velocity, while constant in magnitude (speed), is constantly changing direction, resulting in acceleration.

    • Centripetal Acceleration: The acceleration of an object moving in a circle, directed towards the center of the circle. It's calculated by $a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}$.

    • Centripetal Force: The force that causes centripetal acceleration, directed towards the center of the circle It's calculated by $F_c = m \cdot a_c$.

    • Centrifugal Force: An apparent force that acts outwards from the center of rotation (it's not a real force, but rather the inertia of a rotating object).

    Work

    • Work: Done when a force is applied to an object, causing it to move a distance in the direction of the force. It is calculated by $ W = F \cdot d$.

    • Joule (J): The SI unit of work, equal to 1 Newton-meter (Nm).

    Energy

    • Law of Conservation of Energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed.

    • Mechanical Energy: Energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

    • Potential Energy (PE): Stored energy associated with an object's position.

    • Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE): PE due to an object's position in a gravitational field. It's calculated by $PE = mgh$.

    • Elastic Potential Energy (EPE): PE stored in a stretched or compressed elastic object. It's calculated by $PE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2$.

    • Kinetic Energy (KE): Energy due to an object's motion. It's calculated by $KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$.

    Power

    • Power: The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. It's calculated by $P = \frac{W}{t}$.

    • Watt (W): The SI unit of power, equal to 1 Joule per second (J/s).

    Summary of Formulas for Uniform Circular Motion

    • $F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r }$
    • $v = \sqrt{\frac{F_c \cdot r}{m}}$
    • $r = \frac{F_c}{m \cdot v^2}$
    • $m = \frac{F_c \cdot r}{v^2}$

    Summary of Other Formulas

    • $F_{net} = m \cdot a$
    • $F = m \cdot g$
    • $W = F \cdot d$
    • $W = \frac{F \cdot d}{cosΘ}$
    • $PE = mgh$
    • $PE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2$
    • $KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$
    • $P = \frac{W}{t}$
    • $P = \frac{F \cdot d}{t}$

    Units

    • Force: Newton (N)
    • Mass: Kilogram (kg)
    • Speed/Velocity: Meters per second (m/s)
    • Acceleration: Meters per second squared (m/s²)
    • Work: Joule (J)
    • Kinetic Energy: Joule (J)
    • Potential Energy: Joule (J)
    • Power: Watt (W)

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