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Which of the following is NOT a way that a force can affect the motion of an object?
Which of the following is NOT a way that a force can affect the motion of an object?
- Change color (correct)
- Slow down
- Change direction
- Speed up
What is the net force acting on an object when the forces acting on it are balanced?
What is the net force acting on an object when the forces acting on it are balanced?
- The force in the direction of the greatest force
- The sum of all forces acting on the object
- Zero Newtons (correct)
- The difference between the largest and smallest forces acting on the object
Which of the following is NOT a common force?
Which of the following is NOT a common force?
- Friction
- Tension
- Gravity
- Buoyancy (correct)
What direction does the force of friction act in relation to the direction of motion?
What direction does the force of friction act in relation to the direction of motion?
What is the net force acting on a book lying on a level table?
What is the net force acting on a book lying on a level table?
Which of these forces is responsible for pulling objects toward the center of the Earth?
Which of these forces is responsible for pulling objects toward the center of the Earth?
A helicopter is hovering in place. What force is acting against the force of gravity to keep it from falling?
A helicopter is hovering in place. What force is acting against the force of gravity to keep it from falling?
What is the force of gravity's direction in relation to the center of the Earth?
What is the force of gravity's direction in relation to the center of the Earth?
Flashcards
Force
Force
An action (push or pull) that changes an object's motion.
Net Force
Net Force
The sum of all forces acting on an object, determining its motion.
Balanced Forces
Balanced Forces
Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction; net force = 0.
Unbalanced Forces
Unbalanced Forces
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Free Body Diagram
Free Body Diagram
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Common Forces
Common Forces
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Gravity
Gravity
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Air Resistance
Air Resistance
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Study Notes
Newton's Laws of Motion
- Forces are actions that change an object's state of motion.
- Forces can slow an object down, speed it up, or change its direction.
- The unit for force is the Newton (N).
Force - Units
- Forces are measured in Newtons (N).
Balanced vs Unbalanced Forces
- Net force: The sum of all forces acting on an object. Forces to the left are negative, forces downwards are negative.
- Balanced forces: Result in no change in motion (net force = 0 N).
- Unbalanced forces: Result in a change in motion, moving in the direction of the greatest force.
Free Body Diagram
- A diagram showing all forces acting on an object.
- Forces are represented by arrows (vectors).
- Unit for force is the Newton (N).
Common Forces
- Weight (Fg): Downward force due to gravity.
- Normal force (Fn): Perpendicular to a surface.
- Friction (Ff): Opposite to motion. Air resistance is a type of friction.
- Push/pull (Fp): Force applied to move an object.
- Tension (Ft): Force in a string.
Net Force
- The overall force after combining all forces.
- Forces in the same direction add together.
- Forces in opposite directions subtract from each other.
Net Force (continued)
- Example calculations for determining net force (illustrated with diagrams).
Further Discussion: Gravity and Air Resistance
- Gravity accelerates objects downward.
- Air resistance acts in the opposite direction to motion, reducing acceleration.
Free Body Diagrams (Examples)
- Diagrams illustrating forces on:
- A book on a table.
- A wrecking ball hanging.
- A helicopter hovering.
Determining Motion
- Examples of diagrams showing forces to determine the direction of motion.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of Newton's Laws of Motion, including forces, their units, and the distinctions between balanced and unbalanced forces. It also explores free body diagrams and common types of forces acting on objects. Test your understanding of how forces affect the motion of objects.
