Physics 1 Quiz 7 Flashcards

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What is matter?

A branch of science

The push or pull on an object

Anything that has mass and takes up space (correct)

An object's change in position

What is motion?

An object's change in position relative to a reference point.

What does position refer to?

The location of an object relative to a reference point.

What is displacement?

The change in position of an object from its initial position to final position. Signup and view all the answers

What is a scalar?

A quantity that measures how quickly an object covers a given distance. Signup and view all the answers

What is a vector?

Includes both magnitude and direction. Signup and view all the answers

What is force?

The push or pull on an object that causes a change in motion. Signup and view all the answers

What is physics?

A branch of science that seeks to understand the fundamental principles governing matter and energy. Signup and view all the answers

What does delta represent in motion equations?

Symbol that represents change. Signup and view all the answers

What is weight?

A measure of the force of gravity on an object. Signup and view all the answers

What is mass?

The amount of matter in an object. Signup and view all the answers

What is velocity?

Speed in a given direction. Signup and view all the answers

What is distance?

The length of a path between two points. Signup and view all the answers

What is density?

Mass per unit volume. Signup and view all the answers

What is speed?

Distance divided by time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for acceleration?

Force divided by mass. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between weight and mass?

(Mass) times (acceleration due to gravity). Signup and view all the answers

What does change refer to in physics?

Delta. Signup and view all the answers

What does speed measure?

How quickly an object travels a certain distance. Signup and view all the answers

What is acceleration?

The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts of Physics

Matter: Defined as anything possessing mass and occupying space. Fundamental component in physical studies.
Motion: Represents the change in position of an object in relation to a reference point, essential for understanding dynamics.
Position: Indicates an object's specific location in relation to another reference point, crucial for calculating movement and displacement.
Displacement: Refers to the difference between an object's initial and final positions, highlighting the shortest path traveled.

Quantities in Physics

Scalar: Defines quantities that possess magnitude only, such as speed or distance, without regard to direction.
Vector: Represents quantities that include both magnitude (like displacement, velocity, or force) and direction, critical for analyzing forces and motion.

Forces and Motion

Force: Describes a push or pull exerted on an object, leading to a change in its motion.
Weight: Measurement of the gravitational pull on an object; calculated as mass times acceleration due to gravity.
Mass: The total amount of matter within an object, determining its resistance to acceleration when a force is applied.

Motion Measurements

Velocity: Speed accompanied by direction; provides information about the rate of change of displacement over time.
Distance: Represents the total length of the path traveled by an object, irrespective of direction.
Speed: A scalar measurement that conveys how fast an object moves over a specific distance within time constraints.

Physical Properties

Density: Calculated as mass divided by volume, provides insight into how compact an object is.
Acceleration: Defined as the change in velocity over time or the ratio of force to mass; indicates how quickly an object speeds up or slows down.

Mathematical Symbols and Relations

Delta (Δ): Symbol used in equations to represent a change in a quantity, commonly associated with motion.
Acceleration Calculation: Derived from the formula ( \text{force} / \text{mass} ), linking dynamics to Newton's second law.
Weight Calculation: Determined by ( \text{mass} \times \text{acceleration} ), demonstrating the relationship between mass and gravitational force.

These concepts form the foundation of classical physics, providing essential frameworks for understanding motion, forces, and the fundamental behavior of matter and energy.

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