Physics: Acceleration, Velocity, and Force

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What is acceleration?

Speeding up

What is deceleration?

Speeding down

What defines velocity?

Speeding in a specific direction

What is constant velocity?

When an object travels the same speed in a uniform period of time. Signup and view all the answers

What is constant acceleration?

When an object travels the same period of time at a constant speed. Signup and view all the answers

What is force?

A push or pull of an object. Signup and view all the answers

What is balanced force?

The object stays still and does not move. Signup and view all the answers

What is unbalanced force?

The object moves. Signup and view all the answers

Define motion.

The movement of an object; a change in position. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'position' describe?

The location of an object. Signup and view all the answers

What is a reference?

A location to which you compare other locations. Signup and view all the answers

What is horizontal movement?

A direction of going sideways from left to right. Signup and view all the answers

What is vertical movement?

A direction of going up and down. Signup and view all the answers

Define relative motion.

Described by using a frame of reference. Signup and view all the answers

What is speed?

Measures how fast position changes within time. Signup and view all the answers

What is contact force?

When one object pushes or pulls another object by touching it. Signup and view all the answers

What is net force?

The overall forces acting on an object. Signup and view all the answers

Newton's First Law states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a balanced force.

False Signup and view all the answers

Newton's Second Law states that acceleration is inversely proportional to mass.

False Signup and view all the answers

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, according to Newton's Third Law.

True Signup and view all the answers

Why are earthquakes more common around the Pacific Ocean?

Because over 80% of large earthquakes occur around the edges of the Pacific Ocean. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a chemical reaction?

How substances react with each other at a certain temperature. Signup and view all the answers

What does reactivity refer to?

The ability of matter to react chemically with other substances. Signup and view all the answers

What is corrosion?

When something is destroyed or ruined little by little. Signup and view all the answers

Define mass.

The quantity of matter. Signup and view all the answers

What is solubility?

An intrinsic property indicating how much of a substance can dissolve in another substance. Signup and view all the answers

What is density?

The mass per unit volume of a substance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acceleration and Deceleration

Acceleration is the rate of change of speed, or speeding up.
Deceleration is the rate of change of speed, or slowing down.

Velocity

Velocity is a measure of speed in a specific direction.
It takes into account both the speed and direction of a moving object.

Constant Velocity

Constant velocity refers to an object moving at a consistent speed in the same direction over a given time period.
The speed is calculated as the distance traveled divided by the time taken (s = d x t).
A car on cruise control is an example of constant velocity.

Constant Acceleration

Constant acceleration occurs when an object changes velocity at a constant rate over a specific time period.
The object's speed increases or decreases by the same amount each second.

Force

Force is a push or pull on an object, causing it to change motion.
It can be balanced or unbalanced.

Balanced Force

When forces acting on an object are balanced, the net force is zero.
The object remains at rest, or continues moving at a constant velocity.

Unbalanced Force

When forces acting on an object are unbalanced, the net force is not zero.
The object's motion changes, causing it to accelerate or decelerate.

Motion

Motion refers to the movement of an object, which is a change in position.
Motion can be described by its direction, speed, and acceleration.

Position

Position describes the location of an object in space.
It is often defined relative to a reference point.

Reference

A reference point is a fixed location used to compare the position of other objects.
For example, the Earth can be used as a reference point to describe the movement of a spacecraft.

Horizontal and Vertical

Horizontal refers to a direction that is parallel to the ground, from left to right.
Vertical refers to a direction that is perpendicular to the ground, going up and down.

Relative Motion

Relative motion is described using a frame of reference, which defines the observer's position and movement.
An object's motion can appear different to observers in different frames of reference.

Speed

Speed measures how quickly an object's position changes over time.
It is calculated as the distance travelled divided by the time taken.

Contact Force

A contact force occurs when two objects interact physically, causing a push or pull.
Examples include friction, normal force, and tension.

Net Force

Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all individual forces are combined.
It determines the object's acceleration or deceleration.

Newton's First Law of Motion

An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. This law is sometimes referred to as the law of inertia.

Newton's Second Law of Motion

The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it, and inversely proportional to its mass. This can be expressed as F = ma, where F is the net force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration.

Newton's Third Law of Motion

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force back on the first object.

Earthquakes

Earthquakes are commonly found around the Pacific Ocean due to the "Ring of Fire", where the Pacific plate subducts beneath surrounding plates.

Seismically Active Area

Japan is a seismically active area because it is located near a tectonic plate boundary.
Seismic activity refers to earthquakes and other ground movements caused by the Earth's tectonic plates.

Seismic

The term "seismic" refers to anything related to earthquakes or the vibrations in the Earth's crust.

Volcanically

The term "volcanically" refers to anything related to volcanoes.

Ring of Fire

The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area around the Pacific Ocean, characterized by intense seismic and volcanic activity. It is formed by the interaction of multiple tectonic plates.

Chemical Reaction

A chemical reaction is a process involving the rearrangement of atoms and molecules, resulting in the formation of new substances.

Reactivity

Reactivity refers to a substance's ability to participate in chemical reactions with other substances.

Corrosion

Corrosion is the gradual destruction of a material by chemical reactions with its environment. A common example is the rusting of iron.

Mass

Mass is the amount of matter in an object. It doesn't change with the object's location or shape.

Solubility

Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance, typically a liquid.
It is an intrinsic property, meaning it doesn't depend on the amount of the substance.

Density

Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. It is an intrinsic property, meaning it doesn't depend on the amount of the substance.

Intrinsic Properties

Intrinsic properties are physical characteristics of a material that do not depend on the amount of the substance.
Common examples include density, solubility, melting point, boiling point, and hardness.

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This quiz covers key concepts in physics, specifically focusing on acceleration, deceleration, velocity, and force. Test your understanding of how these principles relate to motion and the factors that influence it. Ideal for students looking to reinforce their knowledge in these foundational topics.