Physics Chapter 4: Motion and Acceleration
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What is the average speed of the car traveling from point A to point F?

  • 2.5 m/s (correct)
  • 1.0 m/s
  • 1.7 m/s
  • 3.3 m/s

What does the average velocity indicate about the movement of the car during the journey?

  • The car moves to the left. (correct)
  • The car moves to the right.
  • The speed is constant.
  • The distance traveled is greater than the displacement.

Which statement correctly describes displacement?

  • It is measured in meters per second.
  • It is always a positive value.
  • It is dependent on the total distance traveled.
  • It can be zero if the starting and ending points are the same. (correct)

What remains constant when calculating average speed?

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How is instantaneous velocity defined in comparison to average velocity?

<p>It is the limit of average velocity as the time interval approaches zero. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceleration of the object at time t = 2.0 s?

<p>-20 m/s² (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial velocity of the object at time t = 0?

<p>40 m/s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation represents the relationship between initial and final velocities in the context provided?

<p>Δvx = vxf - vxi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between position and time for this object?

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What is the final velocity of the object at time t = 3.0 s?

<p>-5 m/s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating average acceleration?

<p>ax = (vf - vi) / (tf - ti) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the average acceleration as the time interval Δt approaches zero?

<p>It approaches instantaneous acceleration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the velocity of a particle is given by vx = 40 - 5t², what is the average acceleration between t = 0 s and t = 1 s?

<p>-10 m/s² (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is instantaneous acceleration represented mathematically?

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What are the standard SI units for acceleration?

<p>m/s² (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of displacement in motion?

<p>The change in the position of a particle, represented as $\Delta x = x_f - x_i$. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When will displacement be considered a negative value?

<p>When the initial position is greater than the final position. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is average velocity calculated?

<p>By dividing displacement $\Delta x$ by time interval $\Delta t$. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents the average velocity on a position-time graph?

<p>The slope of the line connecting the initial and final positions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding distance and displacement?

<p>Distance can be greater than displacement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a particle moves from point A to point B and then back to A, what is the displacement?

<p>Zero, since the particle returns to its starting point. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unit is used for average velocity in the SI system?

<p>Meters per second (m/s) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding displacement and distance?

<p>Distance can never decrease but displacement can. (A), Distance is a scalar quantity while displacement is a vector quantity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the value of $ rac{ riangle x}{ riangle t}$ represent in the context of particle motion?

<p>Average velocity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When $ riangle t$ approaches zero, the quantity that approaches the slope of the tangent curve is known as what?

<p>Instantaneous speed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the given equation $x = -4t + 2t^2$, what is the acceleration of the particle?

<p>-4 m/s² (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the limiting value of $ rac{ riangle x}{ riangle t}$ as $ riangle t$ approaches zero?

<p>Instantaneous velocity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the velocity at point A is positive and at point C is negative, what can be inferred about the particle's motion?

<p>The particle is reversing direction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the average velocity computed during the time intervals in the example provided?

<p>Sum of displacements divided by total time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would the instantaneous velocity be at point B if it is stated that the velocity is zero?

<p>The particle is stationary. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the values of $ riangle t_3$, $ riangle t_2$, and $ riangle t_1$ signify when $ riangle t_3 < riangle t_2 < riangle t_1$?

<p>The particle moves faster in the smaller time intervals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time taken to reach maximum height when an object is thrown upward with an initial velocity of 20 m/s?

<p>2.04 s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height (ymax) reached by the object if it is projected upward with an initial velocity of 20 m/s?

<p>20.4 m (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the velocity of the object at a time of 4.08 seconds after being thrown upward?

<p>-20 m/s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the object is at its highest point, what is its vertical velocity?

<p>0 m/s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the equation $y_C - y_A = v_{yA}t + \frac{1}{2}a_yt^2$, what condition must be met at the peak of the motion?

<p>v_yA = 0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the equation $y_D = v_{yA}t + \frac{1}{2}a_yt^2$, what does 'y_D' represent?

<p>The final height before impact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the negative sign in the vertical velocity equation indicate when the object falls back down?

<p>The object is falling downward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total time the object remains in the air before hitting the ground if its upward throw lasts 2.04 s?

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Flashcards

Displacement

The change in position of an object.

Velocity

A vector quantity describing the rate of change of an object's position.

Distance traveled

The total length of the path traveled by an object.

Average velocity

The ratio of displacement to the time interval taken.

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Motion of a particle

How much the position of a particle changes over time.

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Straight-line joining initial and final points on the position-time graph

The line joining the initial and final points on a position-time graph.

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Slope of the straight-line joining initial and final point

It represents the average velocity of an object.

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Units of velocity in the SI system

The units of velocity in the SI system.

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Average Speed

A scalar quantity describing the rate of change of distance travelled over time.

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Instantaneous velocity

The limit of the average velocity as the time interval approaches zero. It describes the instantaneous rate of change of an object's position.

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Straight line on a position-time graph

The straight line joining the initial and final points on a position-time graph. Its slope represents the average velocity of the object.

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Instantaneous speed

The magnitude of the instantaneous velocity vector. It's a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude.

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Time interval

The time it takes for an object to change its position from one point to another.

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Position

The position of an object is described by its coordinates in a coordinate system.

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Average acceleration

The acceleration of an object over a period of time, calculated by the ratio of the change in velocity to the time interval.

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Instantaneous acceleration

The limit of average acceleration as the time interval approaches zero. It represents the instantaneous rate of change of velocity.

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Velocity change

The change in velocity of an object over a specific time interval.

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Acceleration as a derivative

The derivative of velocity with respect to time. It measures the instantaneous rate of change of velocity.

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Units of acceleration: m/s²

The standard unit of acceleration in the International System of Units (SI), representing a change in velocity of 1 meter per second squared.

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Acceleration

The rate at which the velocity of an object changes over time. It's a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

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Constant acceleration

When the velocity of an object changes at a constant rate throughout its motion. It means the object's speed and/or direction are changing uniformly.

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Displacement equation for constant acceleration: Δx = vi*t + (1/2)at^2

A formula used to calculate the displacement of an object moving with constant acceleration, where 'vi' is the initial velocity, 'a' is the acceleration, and 't' is the time.

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Final velocity equation for constant acceleration: vf = vi + a*t

A formula used to calculate the final velocity of an object moving with constant acceleration, where 'vi' is the initial velocity, 'a' is the acceleration, and 't' is the time.

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Velocity at Maximum Height

The velocity of an object when it reaches its highest point in projectile motion is zero.

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Time to Reach Maximum Height

The time it takes for an object to reach its highest point in projectile motion.

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Maximum Height

The highest point an object reaches in projectile motion.

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Velocity at a Specific Time

The velocity of an object at any given time in projectile motion.

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Vertical Displacement

The vertical displacement of an object in projectile motion.

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Velocity Before Impact

The velocity of the object just before it hits the ground in projectile motion.

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Total Time in Air

The total time the object spends in the air during projectile motion.

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Vertical Displacement to Initial Height

The vertical displacement of an object when it returns to its initial height in projectile motion.

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Study Notes

Mechanics - Dr. Yasmin Mohamed Yousef Bakier

  • Dr. Yasmin Mohamed Yousef Bakier is from the Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Egypt.
  • Her office is located on the 5th floor, Room 510.

Motion in One Dimension

  • This section discusses motion along a straight line.
  • Key concepts include displacement, velocity, and speed.

Displacement, Velocity, and Speed

  • Displacement: The change in position of a particle, a vector quantity.
  • If a particle moves from position xáµ¢ to x , displacement = x - xáµ¢.
  • If x > xáµ¢, displacement is positive.
  • If x < xáµ¢, displacement is negative.
  • Distance Traveled: Total path length covered by a particle (scalar quantity). Distance ≠ Displacement.
  • Average Velocity: The ratio of displacement to the time interval. Average velocity = (x - xáµ¢) / (t - táµ¢). Its unit is m/s.
  • Average Speed: Total distance traveled divided by total time taken. Average speed is a scalar and has no direction.

Displacement, Velocity and Speed - Position-Time Graphs

  • The motion of a particle can be understood from a position-time graph.
  • The slope of the line joining two points on a position-time graph represents the average velocity between the corresponding time instants.

Geometrical meaning of V

  • The slope of a straight line joining initial and final points of a position-time graph equals the average velocity.

Example of Displacement, Velocity, and Speed

  • A car's motion along the x-axis is described with initial and final positions and times. The displacement, average velocity, and average speed are calculated.

Instantaneous Velocity and Speed

  • Instantaneous Velocity: The limit of the average velocity as the time interval approaches zero.
  • Instantaneous velocity is the slope of the tangent to the position-time curve at a given time.
  • Instantaneous speed: The magnitude of instantaneous velocity (scalar).

Instantaneous Acceleration

  • Instantaneous acceleration: The limit of the average acceleration as the time interval approaches zero.
  • Instantaneous acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time.

Example of Displacement, Velocity, and Speed - Numerical Calculation

  • A particle moves according to a given equation, x = -4t + 2t². Displacement, average velocity, and average speed over different time intervals are found.
  • Calculating instantaneous velocity at a specific time.

Average Acceleration

  • Average acceleration is calculated as Δ ν/Δt, where Δν is the change in velocity and Δt is the time interval.
  • A particle's average acceleration in a given interval is the ratio of the change in velocity over the change in time.

Example of Average Acceleration

  • A particle's velocity is given by a function of time, vx = 40 – 5t². The average acceleration is found for the interval from 0 to 1 second and instantaneous acceleration at t = 2 seconds.

One Dimensional Motion with Constant Acceleration

  • When the acceleration of an object is constant, its velocity changes at a uniform rate.
  • The velocity-time graph is a straight line. Key equations link velocity, time, displacement, and acceleration.

Displacement as a function of time/velocity

  • If acceleration is constant, formulas are available for calculating displacement based on initial/final velocity and time, and based on initial/final velocity and acceleration.

Velocity as a function of Displacement

  • Describes the relationship between velocity and position when the acceleration is constant.

Kinematic Equations of motion in a straight line

  • Equations summarize the relationships between position, velocity, acceleration, and time for motion with constant acceleration.

Freely Falling Objects

  • Objects falling under the influence of gravity only. The acceleration due to gravity is constant.
  • Kinematic equations are applicable.

Example of Freely Falling Objects

  • A example problem illustrating an object thrown upwards from a building
  • Addresses calculation of time to maximum height, maximum height, time to return to initial height, velocity at different times, and velocity and position at a given time.

Quick Quizzes - Concepts

  • Series of multiple-choice questions on key concepts in motion. (various topics and problem types)

Problems

  • Various numerical problems illustrating application of kinematic equations.

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