Physics Chapter 5: Friction and Drag
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What does the change in length of a material depend on?

  • The compression applied only
  • The tension applied only
  • The original length, applied force, and cross-sectional area (correct)
  • The material's color and temperature
  • If a rod's applied force doubles while maintaining its original length, what happens to the change in length?

  • It doubles (correct)
  • It halves
  • It remains the same
  • It quadruples
  • In the equation for change in length, what role does Young’s modulus (Y) play?

  • It measures the material's resistance to elastic deformation (correct)
  • It determines the length of the material
  • It affects the color of the material
  • It influences the cross-sectional area
  • What happens to the elasticity of human organs as a person ages?

    <p>It decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given a steel cable with a diameter of 5.6 cm and a maximum tension of 3.0 x 10^6 N, what is the significance of the cross-sectional area in tension calculations?

    <p>It inversely affects the change in length (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the stress in a material?

    <p>The ratio of force to unit area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a material is subjected to tension and compression, what can be said about the change in length for small deformations?

    <p>The change in length is generally the same for both tension and compression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When applying force to stretch a rod, what is the relationship between change in length (ΔL) and the original length (L0)?

    <p>ΔL is directly proportional to L0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines strain in terms of material deformation?

    <p>Change in length divided by the original length (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expression represents shear deformation?

    <p>∆x = F/(S*A) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does weight distribution affect the spinal column's curvature?

    <p>It increases the curvature and shear component of stress. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it more difficult to compress solids and liquids compared to gases?

    <p>Attractive forces in solids and liquids resist compression. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bulk modulus in relation to volume change?

    <p>The ratio of volume change to pressure applied (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation is the compressive force primarily due to weight?

    <p>Deep ocean pressures on marine structures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When calculating the maximum horizontal force that can be applied without moving an object, which force is primarily considered?

    <p>Static friction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to stress in the spine when an individual adjusts their posture to maintain balance?

    <p>It increases due to higher shear forces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At terminal velocity, what must be true about the forces acting on the falling object?

    <p>The net force is zero. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the drag force affected when an object is very small or moving slowly?

    <p>It is proportional to the object's velocity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hooke's law state about small deformations and the force applied?

    <p>The deformation is linear and proportional to the force. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of drag force, which equation correctly expresses the balance of forces for an object at terminal velocity?

    <p>$𝑚𝑔 = 𝐹𝑑$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the elastic behavior of materials as outlined by Hooke's law?

    <p>The material's original shape is restored once the force is removed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes tensile strength in materials?

    <p>It refers to the maximum stress a material can withstand before permanent deformation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct expression for the drag force experienced by an object falling through air at terminal velocity?

    <p>$𝐹_d = \frac{1}{2} C \rho A v^2$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the effects of viscosity on drag force as per Stokes' law?

    <p>Higher viscosity increases the drag force on the object in a fluid. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Change in Length (ΔL)

    The amount a material changes in length when a force is applied.

    Elastic Modulus (Y)

    A material's ability to resist stretching or compression.

    Stress

    Force per unit area.

    Young's Modulus

    A measure of a material's stiffness.

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    Tension

    Stretching force applied to a material.

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    Compression

    Squeezing force applied to a material.

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    Cross-Sectional Area (A)

    The area of a material's cross-section.

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    Original Length (L0)

    The length of a material before any force is applied.

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    Shear Modulus

    A material property that describes a material's resistance to shear deformation.

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    Shear Deformation

    Deformation that occurs perpendicular to the applied force.

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    Bulk Modulus

    A material property that describes a material's resistance to uniform compression.

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    Spinal Shear Forces

    Forces acting sideways on the spinal column, increasing the risk of back injury.

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    Maximum Static Friction

    The maximum force that can be exerted on an object without causing it to move (static friction).

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    Static Friction

    The force that resists the start of motion between two static surfaces in contact.

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    Terminal Velocity

    The constant velocity reached by a falling object when the drag force equals the gravitational force.

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    Drag Force (Terminal Velocity)

    The air resistance on a falling object caused by the air pushing against it.

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    Stokes' Law

    Describes the drag force on small objects moving slowly in a viscous fluid.

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    Elastic Deformation

    Change in shape of an object due to a force, but it returns to its original shape when the force is removed.

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    Hooke's Law

    For small deformations, the force is proportional to the deformation.

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    Drag Force Calculation (Terminal Velocity)

    Drag force is directly proportional to the square of the velocity and is calculated using the formula: 1/2 * C * ρ * A * v^2.

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    Tensile Strength

    The maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking or fracturing.

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    Constant Velocity and Drag

    To maintain a constant velocity, the driving force must equal the sum of drag and friction.

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    Study Notes

    Chapter 5: Friction, Drag, and Elasticity

    • Friction: A force that opposes motion between surfaces in contact. It permits movement.
    • Friction is parallel to the contact surface and acts in a direction opposing motion or attempted motion.
    • Kinetic friction: Friction between surfaces in relative motion. For instance, a hockey puck sliding on ice.
    • Static friction: Friction between stationary surfaces. Static friction is typically greater than kinetic friction.
    • The harder surfaces are pressed together, the greater the friction force required to move them.
    • Adhesive forces between surface molecules contribute to friction.
    • Objects in motion have fewer contact points, thus requiring a reduced friction force to maintain movement.

    Drag Forces

    • Drag force: A force that opposes motion in a fluid (either liquid or gas)

    • Experienced when moving a hand through water; the faster the movement, the greater the force.

    • Drag, like friction, always opposes motion.

    • Unlike friction, the drag is proportional to a function of the object's velocity in the fluid.

    • Drag force depends on shape, size, velocity, and the fluid itself.

    • For bigger objects (cars, bicyclists, baseballs) not moving slowly, the drag force is proportional to the square of speed.

    • Mathematically, drag force (FD) is expressed as: FD = 1/2 * C * ρ * A * v²

      • C = drag coefficient
      • ρ = density of the fluid
      • A = area of the object facing the fluid
      • v = velocity of the object
    • Drag forces can impact a moving object's terminal velocity, the point where the net force becomes zero.

    Elasticity: Stress and Strain

    • Deformation: Change in an object's shape due to force application.

    • Small deformations: Objects return to original shapes when force is removed (elastic deformation).

    • Hooke's Law: For small deformations, the amount of deformation is proportional to the force applied (F = k * ΔL).

      • ΔL = change in length
      • k = proportionality constant depending on shape/composition and force direction
    • Stress: Ratio of force to unit area (F/A).

    • Strain: Ratio of change in length to original length (ΔL/L₀).

    • For small deformations, stress is proportional to strain. -Stress = Y *Strain

    • Elastic Modulus (Young's Modulus): A material property that relates stress to strain in tension or compression (Y).

    • For metals, springs and other structures, the elastic region to satisfy Hooke's law is larger than in brittle materials like bones.

    • In materials like bones, the elastic region is small and fracture abrupt.

    • The breaking stress that leads to permanent deformation or fracture is the tensile strength.

    Shear Modulus

    • Shear deformation involves perpendicular forces, rather than parallel forces as in tension/compression.
    • Similar to tension/compression concerning their proportional relationship to deformation, the equation for this force is, Shear Deformation (Δx)= (1/S)*(F/A)*Length(L₀) where S is the Shear Modulus.

    Changes in Volume: Bulk Modulus

    • Solids and liquids are difficult to compress compared to gases.

    • Strong electromagnetic forces in solids and liquids resist compression.

    • Change in volume (ΔV) is related to the force (F), original volume (V₀), and bulk modulus (B) as: Change In Volume (ΔV) = (-1/B)*(F/A)*Volume(V₀)

    • A practical application of this principle is the creation of industrial-grade diamonds via high-pressure compression.

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