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What does a straight sloped line on a displacement-time graph indicate?
How is velocity different from speed?
What is the formula for calculating acceleration?
What type of motion occurs when an object's position changes with respect to a reference point?
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Which of the following statements is true about average speed?
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What unit is commonly used to measure speed?
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What happens to an object's velocity during positive acceleration?
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What is the correct definition of instantaneous speed?
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What does the slope of a velocity-time graph represent?
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What happens to an object when balanced forces act upon it?
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In an acceleration-time graph, what does the area under the curve represent?
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Which of the following describes a non-contact force?
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What defines non-uniform acceleration?
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If an object experiences unbalanced forces, what will it do?
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Which unit is used to measure force?
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What type of force acts through physical contact?
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What does the net force acting on an object determine?
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According to Newton's first law, an object will remain at rest unless acted upon by what?
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What is the formula that relates net force, mass, and acceleration?
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Which of the following best describes inertia?
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What happens to an object in equilibrium?
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According to Newton's third law, what is true about forces?
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What defines the position of an object?
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Which type of motion describes movement around a central point?
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How is displacement different from distance?
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Which of the following describes a scalar quantity?
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What does the slope of a position-time graph represent?
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In which coordinate system is position in 3D space typically described?
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Which motion type involves back-and-forth movement in a regular pattern?
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What does a straight horizontal line indicate on a position-time graph?
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Study Notes
Position
- Definition: Specific location of an object at a given time.
- Reference Point: A fixed point to define an object's position; varying reference points can alter position descriptions.
- Coordinate System: Defines position in space, using axes like x, y (2D) or x, y, z (3D).
Motion
- Definition: Change in position of an object over time.
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Types of Motion:
- Linear Motion: Movement in a straight line.
- Rotational Motion: Movement around a central point or axis.
- Oscillatory Motion: Back-and-forth movement in a regular pattern (e.g., pendulum).
- Circular Motion: Movement along a circular path.
Equations and Relationships
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Position:
- 1D position using a single coordinate (x).
- 2D described by two coordinates (x, y).
- 3D described using three coordinates (x, y, z).
- Distance: Total path length traveled; a scalar quantity (magnitude only).
- Displacement: Straight-line distance from initial to final position; a vector quantity (has both magnitude and direction).
Graphical Representation
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Position-Time Graph (x-t graph):
- Displays changes in position over time.
- Slope indicates velocity: horizontal line = stationary, sloped line = constant velocity, curved line = changing velocity (acceleration).
- Displacement-Time Graph: Focuses on changes in displacement.
Conceptual Understanding
- Relative Motion: Motion is measured relative to a reference point.
- Rest and Motion: An object at rest does not change position relative to a reference point; an object is in motion if its position changes.
Speed
- Definition: Rate of distance covered.
- Formula: Speed = Distance/Time.
- Units: Measured in m/s, km/h, or mph.
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Types:
- Average Speed: Total distance divided by total time.
- Instantaneous Speed: Speed at a specific moment.
Velocity
- Definition: Rate of change of displacement over time, includes direction.
- Formula: Velocity = Displacement/Time.
- Units: Measured in m/s.
- Vector Quantity: Combines magnitude and direction; differs from speed which is scalar.
Acceleration
- Definition: Rate of change of velocity over time.
- Formula: Acceleration = ΔVelocity/Time; ΔVelocity = Final Velocity - Initial Velocity.
- Units: Measured in m/s².
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Types:
- Positive Acceleration: Increase in velocity.
- Negative Acceleration (Deceleration): Decrease in velocity.
- Uniform Acceleration: Constant rate of change.
- Non-Uniform Acceleration: Variable rate of change.
Graphical Analysis
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Velocity-Time Graph:
- Slope indicates acceleration.
- Area under the curve represents displacement.
- A horizontal line indicates constant velocity.
- A sloped line indicates constant acceleration.
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Acceleration-Time Graph:
- Area under the curve shows change in velocity.
- Horizontal line indicates constant acceleration; sloped line shows changing acceleration.
Force
- Definition: Push or pull on an object due to another object's interaction.
- Units: Measured in Newtons (N); 1 N = 1 kg·m/s².
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Types of Forces:
- Contact Forces: Act through physical contact (e.g., friction).
- Non-Contact Forces: Act without physical contact (e.g., gravitational force).
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
- Balanced Forces: Equal magnitude and opposite direction, resulting in zero net force; the object remains at rest or moves at constant velocity.
- Unbalanced Forces: Forces that do not cancel out, causing acceleration in the direction of the net force.
Net Force
- Definition: Vector sum of all forces acting on an object.
- Calculation: 𝐹net = ∑𝐹𝑖; determines object’s acceleration following Newton's second law.
Newton's Laws of Motion
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First Law (Inertia): An object at rest stays at rest, and in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.
- Inertia: Resistance to changes in motion; Equilibrium: Net force is zero.
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Second Law (Acceleration): Acceleration is directly proportional to net force and inversely proportional to mass.
- Formula: 𝐹net = 𝑚𝑎.
- Third Law (Action-Reaction): For every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction; forces occur in pairs, equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.
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Test your understanding of position and motion with this quiz based on Chapter 3 of the Physics curriculum. Explore key concepts such as reference points and coordinate systems that define the position of objects in space. Perfect for reinforcing your knowledge in preparation for exams.
