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Explain the difference between contact force and at-a-distance force, providing an example of each.
Explain the difference between contact force and at-a-distance force, providing an example of each.
Contact force requires direct physical touch between objects to exert a force, like hitting a baseball with a bat. At-a-distance force operates without direct contact, such as gravity pulling an apple towards the Earth.
What is the relationship between mass and weight? How do they differ?
What is the relationship between mass and weight? How do they differ?
Mass is the amount of matter in an object and remains constant. Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity. It changes depending on the gravitational field strength. So, an object's mass stays the same, but its weight changes depending on its location.
A person applies a force of 50N to push a crate 10 meters across the floor. Calculate the work done.
A person applies a force of 50N to push a crate 10 meters across the floor. Calculate the work done.
Work = Force x Distance. Work = 50N x 10m = 500 Joules (J).
A machine has an input force of 20N and an output force of 80N. Calculate the mechanical advantage (MA) of the machine.
A machine has an input force of 20N and an output force of 80N. Calculate the mechanical advantage (MA) of the machine.
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A box has a mass of 25kg. Using the gravitational acceleration on Earth (9.8N/kg), calculate the weight of the box in Newtons.
A box has a mass of 25kg. Using the gravitational acceleration on Earth (9.8N/kg), calculate the weight of the box in Newtons.
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Flashcards
Contact Force
Contact Force
A force that requires physical contact to affect an object.
At-a-Distance Force
At-a-Distance Force
A force that acts on an object without direct contact.
Mass
Mass
The total amount of matter in an object, unchanged by gravity.
Weight
Weight
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Work
Work
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Study Notes
Force Categories
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Contact Force: A force that requires physical touch to act on an object. Example: Hitting a hockey puck with a stick.
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At-a-Distance Force: A force that can act on an object without direct contact. Example: Gravity pulling an apple to the ground.
Mass and Weight
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Mass: The amount of matter in an object. Mass remains constant regardless of location. It measures the number of particles an object has.
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Weight: The force of gravity acting on an object's mass. Weight changes depending on the gravitational force.
Work and Energy
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Work: The effort exerted when a force causes motion. Calculating work: Work (J) = Force (N) × Distance (m)
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Energy: The capacity to do work. Exerting work consumes energy.
Output vs. Input
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Output: The force a machine applies to an object.
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Input: The force applied to the machine.
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Ideal Mechanical Advantage (MA): The mechanical advantage if there were no friction losses
Calculating Mechanical Advantage (MA)
- Formula: MA = Output Force / Input Force
Calculating Weight in Newtons (N)
- Formula: Weight (N) = Mass (kg) × Acceleration due to gravity (9.8 N/kg).
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Explore the concepts of contact and at-a-distance forces, along with mass and weight in this physics quiz. Delve into the calculations of work and energy, as well as the input and output forces in machines. Test your understanding of these fundamental topics!
