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What happens to a stationary object if the resultant force acting on it is zero?
What happens to a stationary object if the resultant force acting on it is zero?
Which of the following best describes the forces acting on a car traveling at a constant velocity?
Which of the following best describes the forces acting on a car traveling at a constant velocity?
If an object is accelerating downwards, what can be inferred about the forces acting on it?
If an object is accelerating downwards, what can be inferred about the forces acting on it?
In the context of Newton's first law, what is indicated by non-uniform motion?
In the context of Newton's first law, what is indicated by non-uniform motion?
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What is the role of resistive forces when a runner accelerates at the start of their run?
What is the role of resistive forces when a runner accelerates at the start of their run?
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Which statement accurately describes an object falling at terminal velocity?
Which statement accurately describes an object falling at terminal velocity?
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How do horizontal and vertical forces interact on a submarine?
How do horizontal and vertical forces interact on a submarine?
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If a moving object continues to move at the same velocity, what can be inferred about the resultant forces acting on it?
If a moving object continues to move at the same velocity, what can be inferred about the resultant forces acting on it?
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What does it imply when the horizontal resultant force on an object is zero?
What does it imply when the horizontal resultant force on an object is zero?
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According to Newton's second law, how is acceleration affected by mass?
According to Newton's second law, how is acceleration affected by mass?
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If a submarine is moving at a constant speed, what can be concluded about the forces acting on it?
If a submarine is moving at a constant speed, what can be concluded about the forces acting on it?
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What is the unit of force in Newton's second law equation?
What is the unit of force in Newton's second law equation?
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What does the symbol ~ represent when estimating values?
What does the symbol ~ represent when estimating values?
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How do you calculate the inertial mass of an object?
How do you calculate the inertial mass of an object?
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What would be the force needed to accelerate a 22 kg cheetah at 15 m/s²?
What would be the force needed to accelerate a 22 kg cheetah at 15 m/s²?
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What is the effect of an unbalanced vertical force on an object?
What is the effect of an unbalanced vertical force on an object?
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What can be concluded about the forces exerted during the interaction between twoobjects according to Newton's third law?
What can be concluded about the forces exerted during the interaction between twoobjects according to Newton's third law?
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In the example of a cat on the ground, what are the forces involved?
In the example of a cat on the ground, what are the forces involved?
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Which of the following scenarios illustrates Newton's third law of motion?
Which of the following scenarios illustrates Newton's third law of motion?
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What is the relationship between weight and mass?
What is the relationship between weight and mass?
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How is weight calculated according to the information provided?
How is weight calculated according to the information provided?
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What is the weight of an object with a mass of 30 kg on Earth with a gravitational field strength of 10 N/kg?
What is the weight of an object with a mass of 30 kg on Earth with a gravitational field strength of 10 N/kg?
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In the scenario where an object is on the Moon, how does its weight compare to its weight on Earth?
In the scenario where an object is on the Moon, how does its weight compare to its weight on Earth?
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Which of the following statements is true in the context of gravitational forces?
Which of the following statements is true in the context of gravitational forces?
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Study Notes
Newton's Laws
- Resultant forces cause acceleration, calculated using Newton's laws of motion. Weight is a gravitational effect.
- Newton's first law states that an object's motion remains unchanged unless a resultant force acts upon it. If the resultant force is zero:
- A stationary object stays stationary.
- A moving object continues moving at the same velocity.
- Examples of uniform motion (constant velocity):
- A car traveling at a constant speed, where driving force equals resistive forces (air resistance and friction).
- A runner at top speed with thrust equaling air resistance.
- An object at terminal velocity with air resistance equaling weight.
- Balanced forces result in zero resultant force and no acceleration. Objects remain at rest or move at constant velocity.
Newton's Second Law
- Newton's second law describes force, mass, and acceleration using the equation: Resultant force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).
- Force is measured in newtons (N).
- Mass is measured in kilograms (kg).
- Acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).
- Acceleration is directly proportional to the resultant force and inversely proportional to the mass. An increase in force or a decrease in mass leads to an increase in acceleration.
Examples of Non-Uniform Motion
- Newton's first law explains non-uniform motion where speed changes or direction changes.
- A car accelerating has driving force greater than resistive forces, resulting in non-zero resultant force.
Forces on a Submarine
- A submarine experiences both vertical and horizontal forces.
- Balanced horizontal forces result in zero horizontal acceleration.
- Balanced vertical forces result in zero resultant vertical acceleration.
- The submarine continues in its current state (stationary or constant velocity) without any external direction change.
Newton's Third Law
- Newton's third law states that whenever two objects interact, they exert equal and opposite forces on each other.
- Examples:
- A person pushing a pram, where person's push on pram and pram push back on person.
- Car tyre on a road, where tyre pushes road and road pushes tyre.
- Satellite in Earth orbit, where Earth pulls satellite and satellite pulls Earth.
Weight, Mass, and Gravitational Field Strength
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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object. It's calculated as weight (W) = mass (m) × gravitational field strength (g).
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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object (measured in kilograms, kg).
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Gravitational field strength is measured in newtons per kilogram (N/kg).
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Weight is directly proportional to mass, meaning more mass means more weight; the gravitational field strength is constant.
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Measuring weight involves measuring the force needed to balance the object's weight. This is typically done using a spring balance which measures the force required to counter the weight.
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Test your understanding of Newton's laws of motion with this quiz. Explore the concepts of resultant forces, acceleration, and balanced forces. Dive into real-world examples and the mathematical relationship described by Newton's second law.
