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Newton's Third Law of Motion

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Which law of motion states that when one object exerts a force on another object, the second object instantaneously exerts a force back on the first?

Third Law of Motion

In the context of the text, what does the negative sign in '-0.0004 N' imply about the force?

It suggests a frictional force opposite to the ball's motion

What is the term used to describe the two opposing forces that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction as per the third law of motion?

Action and reaction forces

In the scenario involving spring balances, what does it mean when both balances show the same readings on their scales?

The forces exerted by each balance are equal and in opposite directions

When two players collide during a football game, what physical principle explains why both feel hurt?

Principle of Action and Reaction

What does the unit of force, newton, represent?

Product of mass and acceleration

In the context of physics, the second law of motion relates force to:

Mass and acceleration

How does a fielder catching a fast-moving cricket ball illustrate the concept of force?

Reducing impact by decreasing acceleration

Which physical quantity is represented by the symbol 'N'?

Newton (unit of force)

What does the rate of change of momentum represent?

Acceleration

According to the third law of motion, when a force is applied on an object, the object __________.

exerts an equal and opposite force on the applied force

When a gun is fired, the recoil of the gun is caused by __________.

the equal and opposite force exerted by the bullet on the gun

If a sailor jumps out of a rowing boat, the boat will __________.

move in the opposite direction of the sailor's jump

If two objects have different masses and an equal force is applied to them, __________.

the object with smaller mass will experience greater acceleration

When you start walking on a road, the force that accelerates you forward is __________.

the force exerted by the road on your feet

What physical quantity combines an object's mass and velocity?

Momentum

In the context of motion, what is the equivalent of a push or pull on an object?

Force

When a fast-moving cricket ball hits a spectator, what determines the impact produced?

Velocity of the ball

What property of an object was introduced by Newton to describe the product of its mass and velocity?

Momentum

How does the impact produced by objects relate to their mass and velocity?

Depends on both mass and velocity

Why do we tend to fall backwards when a bus suddenly starts moving?

The sudden start of the bus brings motion to our feet in contact with the floor of the bus, but the rest of our body opposes this motion due to inertia.

How does a motorcar making a sharp turn at high speed relate to the law of inertia?

The law of inertia explains that objects tend to continue in their straight-line motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force, causing passengers to be thrown to one side during a sharp turn.

In terms of physics, what causes a person to slip to one side of the seat when a motorcar changes its direction?

The inertia of the person's body resisting the change in direction caused by the unbalanced force applied by the engine.

Why do objects tend to remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force?

This phenomenon is explained by the law of inertia, which states that objects resist changes in their motion.

How does removing the bottom carom coin from a pile illustrate inertia?

Once the bottom coin is removed, the remaining coins fall vertically due to their inertia resisting changes in motion.

According to Newton's third law of motion, when a sailor jumps forward in a boat, the force exerted by the sailor on the boat and the force exerted by the boat on the sailor are:

Equal in magnitude but opposite in direction

In the activity described, if two children of equal mass stand on separate carts and throw a bag of sand towards each other, which of the following statements is true?

Both carts will experience the same acceleration in opposite directions

If a gun is fired horizontally, which of the following statements is correct regarding the recoil of the gun?

The recoil force on the gun is equal to the force exerted on the bullet

According to Newton's second law of motion, if the net force acting on an object is doubled, and its mass is also doubled, what will happen to its acceleration?

The acceleration will remain the same

In the activity described, if two children of different masses stand on separate carts and throw bags of sand with the same force, which of the following statements is true?

The cart with the lighter child will experience a greater acceleration

What does a sudden decrease in velocity of a ball indicate about the rate of change of momentum?

The rate of change of momentum is large

Why do athletes in a high jump event land on cushioned or sand beds?

To decrease the rate of change of momentum

How is the first law of motion mathematically related to the second law of motion?

$Ft = mv - mu$

What happens to an object when no force is applied and its initial and final velocities are equal?

It remains at rest

In physics, what is the meaning of recoil?

A backward movement due to an action

In the context of physics, what does a large force applied to hold a catch suggest?

The object has a large rate of change of momentum

How do cushioned beds help reduce the force experienced by athletes in high jump events?

By increasing the time for the fall to stop

"If u is zero then v will also be zero." This statement refers to an object that is:

At rest

What changes if a constant force acts on an object for a longer duration?

The final velocity increases

How does landing on a cushioned bed affect the time of an athlete's fall?

Increases the time for the fall to stop

Acceleration is directly proportional to the change in velocity over time.

True

The unit of force in the SI system is joule.

False

If the mass of an object doubles and its acceleration remains constant, then the force acting on the object has doubled.

False

The constant 'k' in the equation F = km × (v - u) represents the value of acceleration.

False

The second law of motion provides a method to measure force by multiplying mass and acceleration.

True

The SI unit of force is kilogram meter per second squared.

True

A force of one newton can produce an acceleration of 1 m/s^2 on an object of mass 2 kg.

False

The momentum of an object is the product of its mass and velocity, and has a direction opposite to that of the velocity.

False

The third law of motion states that every action has an unequal and opposite reaction that act on the same body.

False

If there is no unbalanced force acting on an object, the object will continue to move with a constant velocity.

True

It is possible for an object with an acceleration of $-0.02$ m/s² to have a negative force exerted on it.

True

According to Newton's third law of motion, the two spring balances connected together will always show different readings on their scales.

False

Acceleration and velocity are directly proportional according to Newton's second law of motion.

False

In physics, the unit of force 'newton' represents the mass of an object.

False

The rate of change of velocity indicates how quickly an object's direction changes.

True

Acceleration is directly proportional to the net external force and inversely proportional to the mass of an object, as per Newton's second law of motion.

True

If two objects have the same mass and one is accelerated at 5 m/s² while the other is accelerated at 2 m/s², they will experience the same force of acceleration.

False

When calculating the force required to accelerate a 4 kg mass at 3 m/s², the force obtained would be less than 15 N.

True

If a 500 kg car accelerates at 2 m/s², the force exerted by the car's engine would be 1000 N.

True

The unit of force, newton, is defined as one joule per kilogram per second squared.

False

A force is directly proportional to the acceleration of an object, according to Newton's second law of motion.

True

Acceleration is the rate of change of position with respect to time.

False

The unit of force, newton, is defined as 1 kgm/s^2.

True

In the absence of a force, an object's velocity will always remain constant.

False

Force and acceleration are always in opposite directions when acting on an object.

False

A force acting in the same direction as the motion of an object always increases its speed.

True

Balanced forces result in a change in the state of rest or motion of an object.

False

If two opposite forces of different magnitudes act on a block, the block will move in the direction of the smaller force.

False

Acceleration is directly proportional to the rate of change of velocity over time.

True

The unit of force in the SI system is kilogram-meter per second squared.

False

Acceleration is inversely proportional to the time rate at which momentum is changed.

False

The SI unit of momentum is kilogram-metre per second.

True

The change of momentum of an object is only determined by the magnitude of the force, not the time during which the force is exerted.

False

A sudden push (unbalanced force) always results in immediate acceleration of an object.

False

The second law of motion states that the rate of change of momentum of an object is not proportional to the applied unbalanced force.

False

Force necessary to change the momentum of an object does not depend on the time rate at which the momentum is changed.

False

If the net force acting on an object is doubled and its mass is halved, its acceleration will also be halved.

True

The initial and final momentum of an object are always equal.

False

The force necessary to change the momentum of an object does not depend on how long the force is applied.

False

Acceleration remains constant when a constant force acts on an object for a longer duration.

False

Define the term 'acceleration' and how is it related to velocity?

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. It is related to velocity by being the derivative of velocity with respect to time.

Explain the relationship between force and acceleration according to Newton's second law of motion.

Force is directly proportional to acceleration, as stated in Newton's second law of motion.

What is the SI unit of force and how is it defined?

The SI unit of force is the newton (N), which is defined as the force that produces an acceleration of 1 m/s^2 on an object with a mass of 1 kg.

How is the rate of change of momentum related to the applied force on an object?

The rate of change of momentum is directly proportional to the applied force on an object.

In the context of physics, explain the relationship between acceleration and velocity over time.

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time, indicating how quickly an object's velocity is changing.

Explain the relationship between force and change in momentum according to Newton's second law of motion.

The rate of change of momentum of an object is proportional to the applied unbalanced force in the direction of force.

How does the acceleration of an object relate to the rate at which its momentum is changed?

Acceleration is directly proportional to the rate at which momentum is changed.

Describe the SI unit of force and its mathematical representation.

The SI unit of force is the newton (N), defined as 1 kg m/s^2.

Explain the significance of the rate of change of velocity in relation to an object's motion.

The rate of change of velocity indicates how quickly an object's speed or direction changes.

What does the unit of momentum, kilogram-meter per second (kg m/s), signify in the context of Newton's laws of motion?

The unit of momentum represents the product of an object's mass and velocity, crucial in understanding its motion.

Explain how the rate of change of momentum of an object is affected by the time interval during which the force is applied.

The rate of change of momentum of an object is inversely proportional to the time interval during which the force is applied.

How does the duration of force application affect the final velocity of an object according to Newton's second law of motion?

The longer the duration of force application, the greater the final velocity of the object.

What is the mathematical relationship between acceleration and velocity according to Newton's second law of motion?

Acceleration is directly proportional to the rate of change of velocity.

How is force related to mass and acceleration as per Newton's second law of motion?

Force is directly proportional to both mass and acceleration.

Explain the significance of units in the equation F = ma.

The unit of force is derived as mass times acceleration, which is kilogram meter per second squared (kg m/s^2), known as the newton (N).

What is the magnitude of the force exerted by the brakes on a motorcar if its initial velocity is 30 m/s, final velocity is 0 m/s, total mass is 1000 kg, and the time taken to stop is 4 seconds?

7500 N

If a force of 5 N gives a mass of 10 kg an acceleration of 10 m/s², and a mass of 20 kg an acceleration of 20 m/s², what acceleration would it give if both masses were tied together?

6.67 m/s²

What acceleration does a ball experience if its initial velocity is 20 cm/s and it comes to a stop in 10 seconds due to frictional force exerted by the table?

-0.02 m/s²

What is the acceleration of an object if it experiences a change in velocity of 30 m/s in 5 seconds?

6 m/s²

If a force of 100 N is applied to an object with a mass of 20 kg, what is the resulting acceleration?

5 m/s²

How does the impact produced by objects depend on their mass and velocity?

The impact produced by objects depends on their mass and velocity.

What physical quantity combines an object's mass and velocity?

Momentum combines an object's mass and velocity.

What does the negative sign in '-0.0004 N' imply about the force?

The negative sign implies the force is in the opposite direction of motion.

How is the unit of force, newton, defined?

The unit of force, newton, is defined as one kilogram-meter per second squared.

What does the rate of change of momentum represent?

The rate of change of momentum represents the force applied to an object.

Explain the concept of an unbalanced force and its role in the acceleration of an object.

An unbalanced force is needed to accelerate the motion of an object. The change in speed or direction continues as long as this force is applied.

Describe how Galileo's observations on objects on an inclined plane relate to Newton's first law of motion.

Galileo observed that objects move with a constant speed when no force acts on them, aligning with Newton's first law of motion.

What is the significance of an object moving with uniform velocity in the absence of any external force?

An object will continue to move with the same velocity it has acquired till then if no external force is applied.

Explain the relationship between acceleration and velocity in terms of Newton's second law of motion.

Acceleration is directly proportional to the net external force and inversely proportional to the mass of an object.

What does the unit of force, newton, represent and how is it defined?

The unit of force, newton, is defined as one kilogram-meter per second squared (kg·m/s²) and represents the amount of force required to accelerate a 1 kg mass by 1 m/s².

What force is required to accelerate a 4 kg mass at 3 m/s²?

12 N

If a motorcar takes 4 seconds to stop after brakes are applied with a mass of 1000 kg, what force is exerted by the brakes?

2000 N

What is the final velocity of an object if a force of 10 N is applied for 2 seconds to a mass of 5 kg?

17 m/s

If a 2 kg mass is accelerated at 5 m/s² and a 4 kg mass is accelerated at 2 m/s², which requires a greater force?

Accelerating a 2 kg mass at 5 m/s²

What acceleration does a combined mass of 0.75 kg experience when a 5 N force is applied?

6.67 m/s²

If a gun is fired and the recoil of the gun occurs, what physical principle explains this recoil?

Conservation of momentum

Explain the relationship between force and acceleration according to Newton's second law of motion.

Force is directly proportional to acceleration when mass is constant.

What is the SI unit of force and how is it defined?

Newton (N), defined as 1 kg·m/s²

How does acceleration relate to the rate of change of velocity over time?

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

What property of an object was introduced by Newton to describe the product of its mass and velocity?

Momentum

The rate of change of momentum is proportional to mass times (___ - ___)

v, u

Acceleration is the rate of change of ___

velocity

The SI unit of force is ___

newton

The value of constant 'k' becomes 1 when the unit of force is defined as producing an acceleration of 1 m/s² in an object of 1 ___ mass

kg

The impact of catching a fast moving ball is reduced by increasing the time during which the high velocity of the moving ball decreases to ___

zero

In Newton's second law of motion, force is mathematically represented as F = __ * a

m

Acceleration is directly proportional to the rate of change of __ over time

velocity

The SI unit of force, newton, is defined as 1 kgm/s^2. It is represented by the symbol __

N

A sudden decrease in velocity of a ball indicates a large rate of change of __

momentum

The rate of change of momentum is related to the applied __ on an object

force

The SI unit of momentum is kilogram-metre per second (kg m s-1). The rate of change of momentum of an object is proportional to the applied unbalanced force in the direction of force. This statement is a direct implication of __________'s second law of motion.

Newton

Acceleration is directly proportional to the rate of change of velocity over time. This relationship is described by __________'s second law of motion.

Newton

The unit of force in the SI system is kilogram-meter per second squared, also known as the __________.

newton

The force necessary to change the momentum of an object depends not only on the magnitude of the force but also on the __________ during which the force is exerted.

time

Acceleration is directly proportional to the change in velocity over time. This relationship is defined by __________'s second law of motion.

Newton

The total mass of the motorcar along with its passengers = 1000 kg and the time taken to stop the motorcar, t = 4 s. From Eq.(8.5) we have the magnitude of the force (F) applied by the brakes as m(v – u)/t. On substituting the values, we get F = 1000 kg × (0 – 30) m s-1/4 s = – 7500 kg m s-2 or – 7500 N. The negative sign tells us that the force exerted by the brakes is ______ to the direction of motion of the motorcar.

opposite

Due to the frictional force exerted by the table, the velocity of the ball decreases down to zero in 10 s. Thus, u = 20 cm s–1; v = 0 cm s-1 and t = 10 s. Since the velocity-time graph is a straight line, it is clear that the ball moves with a constant ______. The acceleration a is v −u t = (0 cm s-1 – 20 cm s-1)/10 s = –2 cm s-2 = –0.02 m s-2.

acceleration

Example 8.4 A force of 5 N gives a mass m1, an acceleration of 10 m s–2 and a mass m2, an acceleration of 20 m s-2. What acceleration would it give if both the masses were ______ together?

tied

From Eq.(8.5) we have the magnitude of the force (F) applied by the brakes as m(v – u)/t. On substituting the values, we get F = 1000 kg × (0 – 30) m s-1/4 s = – 7500 kg m s-2 or – 7500 N. The negative sign tells us that the force exerted by the brakes is ______ to the direction of motion of the motorcar.

opposite

The initial velocity of the ball is 20 cm s-1. Due to the frictional force exerted by the table, the velocity of the ball decreases down to zero in 10 s. Thus, u = 20 cm s–1; v = 0 cm s-1 and t = 10 s. Since the velocity-time graph is a straight line, it is clear that the ball moves with a constant ______.

acceleration

According to Newton's second law of motion, the momentum of an object is the product of its mass and ______.

velocity

In physics, force is directly proportional to the ______ of an object.

acceleration

The SI unit of force, newton, is defined as one joule per kilogram per second squared, where a joule represents a unit of ______.

energy

The rate of change of momentum is proportional to mass times ______.

acceleration

The impact of catching a fast moving ball is reduced by increasing the time during which the high velocity of the moving ball decreases to ______.

zero

An object moves with a uniform velocity when the forces acting on the object are balanced and there is no net external force on it. If an unbalanced force is applied on the object, there will be a change either in its speed or in the direction of its motion. Thus, to accelerate the motion of an object, an unbalanced force is required. And the change in its speed (or in the direction of motion) would continue as long as this unbalanced force is applied. However, if this force is __________, the object would continue to move with the velocity it has acquired till then.

removed completely

By observing the motion of objects on an inclined plane, Galileo deduced that objects move with a constant speed when no force acts on them. He observed that when a marble rolls down an inclined plane, its velocity increases. In the next chapter, you will learn that the marble falls under the unbalanced force of gravity as it rolls down and attains a definite velocity by the time it reaches the bottom. Its velocity decreases when it climbs up. Galileo argued that when the marble is released from left, it would roll down the slope and go up on the opposite side to the same height from which it was released. Galileo's observations highlight the relationship between _________, speed, and direction of motion.

force, velocity

When no force acts on an object, it moves with a constant speed. However, to change this speed and accelerate the object, an __________ force is required to be applied.

unbalanced

The first law of motion states that objects move with a constant speed when no force acts on them. This implies that an object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will continue moving with the same speed and direction unless acted upon by an __________ force.

unbalanced

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. When an object is subjected to a force, it accelerates in the direction of that force. Therefore, acceleration is directly proportional to the __________ applied on an object.

force

The force necessary to change the momentum of an object is directly proportional to the ______ of the object.

mass

Acceleration is the rate of change of ______.

velocity

According to Newton's second law of motion, a force is directly proportional to the ______ of an object.

acceleration

The SI unit of force, newton, is defined as 1 kgm/s^2. It is represented by the symbol __.

N

The rate of change of momentum is proportional to mass times (___ - ___).

velocity

Acceleration and velocity are directly proportional according to Newton's second law of motion.

true

Acceleration is directly proportional to the rate of change of ______ over time.

velocity

The impact of catching a fast moving ball is reduced by increasing the time during which the high velocity of the moving ball decreases to ___

zero

Why do athletes in a high jump event land on cushioned or sand beds?

safety

In the activity described, if two children of different masses stand on separate carts and throw bags of sand with the same force, which of the following statements is true?

The heavier child will experience less acceleration.

Test your knowledge on Newton's Third Law of Motion which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Understand how action and reaction forces are equal and opposite, always acting on two different objects simultaneously.

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