Physics Chapter on Quantities and Theorems
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Given that a body starts with an initial velocity of 0 m s-1 and accelerates uniformly to a velocity of 40 m s-1 in 10 seconds, what is the body's acceleration?

The acceleration is 4 m s-2.

Using the same conditions as above, calculate the displacement of the body during this time.

The displacement is 200 m.

What does the slope of a distance-time graph represent?

The slope of a distance-time graph represents the velocity.

What is the significance of the area under a velocity-time graph?

<p>The area under a velocity-time graph signifies the distance travelled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a ticker tape experiment, how do you calculate the time taken for a set number of spaces on the tape?

<p>Time is calculated using the formula $t = \frac{n}{f}$, where $n$ is the number of spaces and $f$ is the frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When calculating acceleration from initial and final velocities in a ticker tape experiment, which formula do you use?

<p>Acceleration can be calculated using the formula $a = v - u$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What precautions should be taken when using the meter stick to avoid errors in measurements?

<p>To avoid parallax error, ensure the eye level is consistent with the measurement mark.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met for the trolley on the sloped runway to maintain constant velocity?

<p>The frictional force must be equal and opposite to the gravitational force acting on the trolley.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the Pythagorean theorem, how do you calculate the hypotenuse of a right triangle with sides of 7 m and 24 m?

<p>The hypotenuse can be calculated using the formula $H = \sqrt{7^2 + 24^2}$, which results in a hypotenuse of 25 m.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes scalar quantities from vector quantities?

<p>Scalar quantities have only magnitude, while vector quantities have both magnitude and direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you derive the lengths of the other sides of a triangle when given an angle of 22.62° and a hypotenuse of 13 m?

<p>Using SOHCAHTOA, the lengths of the opposite and adjacent sides can be calculated as $Opp = 13 \sin(22.62°) = 5$ m and $Adj = 13 \cos(22.62°) = 12$ m.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the relationship between distance, time, and speed.

<p>Speed is defined as the distance traveled per unit time, indicating how fast an object moves over a specific duration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the vertical and horizontal components of a 25 N force applied at an angle of 16.26° to the horizontal?

<p>The vertical component is $25 \sin(16.26°) = 7$ N and the horizontal component is $25 \cos(16.26°) = 24$ N.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is speed defined and how does it relate to velocity?

<p>Speed is the magnitude of velocity, which is defined as the rate of change of displacement in a specific direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using Pythagoras' Theorem, how can you find the length of the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?

<p>The length of the hypotenuse can be found using the formula $H = \sqrt{O^2 + A^2}$, where O is the length of the opposite side and A is the length of the adjacent side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to convert from kilometers per hour (km/h) to meters per second (m/s)?

<p>The conversion formula is to divide the speed in km/h by 3.6 to get the speed in m/s.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the purpose of using trigonometric functions in relation to right-angled triangles.

<p>Trigonometric functions help calculate the lengths of the sides of right-angled triangles relative to their angles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List three examples of scalar quantities and their SI units.

<p>Examples include mass (kilogram, kg), temperature (Kelvin, K), and electric charge (coulomb, C).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between acceleration, velocity, and time in linear motion?

<p>Acceleration is defined as the change in velocity over time, captured by the formula $a = \frac{v - u}{t}$, where $u$ is the initial velocity and $v$ is the final velocity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does SOHCAHTOA play in solving problems related to right-angled triangles?

<p>SOHCAHTOA is a mnemonic used to remember the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent, helping solve for unknown sides and angles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

<p>Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit for speed?

<p>Metre per second (m s-1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the distance relate to length as a scalar quantity?

<p>Distance and length refer to the same physical concept.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of vector quantities, what is a resultant vector?

<p>The sum of two or more vectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Pythagoras' Theorem state in relation to right-angled triangles?

<p>The square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly defines a vector quantity?

<p>A quantity that has direction and magnitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which formula is represented by the mnemonic SOHCAHTOA for trigonometric functions?

<p>Cosine = Adjacent/Hypotenuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a scalar quantity?

<p>Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unit is time measured in as a fundamental scalar quantity?

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

In a right-angled triangle with sides of lengths 7 m and 24 m, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

<p>25 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation represents the relationship between the vertical component, its hypotenuse, and the angle in a vector resolution problem?

<p>Opposite = Hypotenuse * sin(θ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average velocity when a body has an initial velocity of 10 m s-1 and a final velocity of 30 m s-1?

<p>20 m s-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

To convert a speed of 10 m s-1 to kilometers per hour, which calculation is correct?

<p>10 × 3.6</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a body has a constant acceleration of 2 m s-2, what is its velocity after 5 seconds if it starts from rest?

<p>10 m s-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of resolving a vector into two components?

<p>Two component vectors that add up to the original vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is displacement defined in terms of direction and quantity?

<p>A vector quantity with direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the equations of motion, what does 's' represent?

<p>Distance traveled</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a right-angled triangle, how do you find the lengths of the other two sides using a hypotenuse of 13 m and an angle of 22.62°?

<p>Using sine for one side and cosine for the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using trigonometric functions in the context of right-angled triangles?

<p>To determine side lengths and angles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct formula to calculate the displacement if initial velocity, acceleration, and time are known?

<p>s = ut + 1/2 at^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a distance-time graph, the slope indicates which of the following?

<p>Velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation is used to relate final velocity squared to initial velocity squared, acceleration, and displacement?

<p>v^2 = u^2 + 2as</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a trolley moves down a sloped runway and accelerates, which of the following must be calculated for accurate results?

<p>The time taken and initial velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of measuring the distance between spaces on a ticker tape?

<p>To calculate the acceleration of the trolley</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the area under a velocity-time graph be interpreted?

<p>As the distance travelled</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unit is used to express acceleration in the context of motion?

<p>m s^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

When calculating time using ticker tape, what does the formula t = n/f represent?

<p>n is the number of spaces and f is the oscillating frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a constant slope on a distance-time graph indicate about motion?

<p>The object is moving at constant velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the experiments described, which of the following best describes the purpose of oiling the trolley wheels?

<p>To reduce friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

The acceleration of a body starting from rest and reaching a velocity of 40 m s-1 in 10 seconds is 6 m s-2.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The displacement of a body that accelerates uniformly from rest to 40 m s-1 in 10 seconds is 200 m.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The slope of a velocity-time graph represents the distance travelled by an object.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using ticker tape, the time taken for a set number of spaces is calculated by dividing the number of spaces by the oscillating frequency of the timer.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

To maintain a constant velocity on a sloped runway, the frictional force must be greater than the gravitational force acting on the trolley.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The letter 's' in the equations of motion typically represents speed.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the distance between spaces on a ticker tape is constant, the object is moving at a constant velocity.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The formula for acceleration is given by $a = \frac{v}{t}$.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

When measuring the displacement using the formula $s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$, if the initial velocity 'u' is zero, the equation simplifies to $s = \frac{1}{2}at^2$.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scalar and Vector Quantities

  • Scalar quantities have magnitude only and no direction. Examples include length, mass, time, area, density, energy, electric charge, volume, pressure, work, speed, temperature, and power.
  • Vector quantities possess both magnitude and direction. Examples include displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, force, and electric field strength.

Distances, Time, and Speed

  • Distance (s) measures how far apart two points are, often termed length (l), with SI unit meters (m).
  • Time (t) is a scalar measuring duration, with SI unit seconds (s), typically measured using stopwatches or timers.
  • Speed (v), a scalar quantity, is calculated as distance per unit time, measured in meters per second (m/s).

Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometric Functions

  • Pythagoras’ Theorem states: Hypotenuse² = Opposite² + Adjacent².
  • Trigonometric ratios for a right-angled triangle:
    • Sine: sin(θ) = Opposite/Hypotenuse
    • Cosine: cos(θ) = Adjacent/Hypotenuse
    • Tangent: tan(θ) = Opposite/Adjacent
  • SOHCAHTOA is a mnemonic for remembering these relationships.

Vector Resolution

  • Vectors can be resolved into two components using trigonometry based on their angle with respect to the horizontal.
  • For a vector of magnitude F at an angle θ:
    • Vertical component = F sin(θ)
    • Horizontal component = F cos(θ)

Motion and Acceleration

  • Acceleration (a) is the rate of change of velocity, with SI unit meters per second squared (m/s²).
  • Basic equations of motion for linear acceleration are derived from definitions of velocity and displacement:
    • v = u + at
    • v² = u² + 2as
    • s = ut + ½at²

Conversions Between Speed Units

  • Conversion from km/h to m/s: Divide by 3.6.
  • Conversion from m/s to km/h: Multiply by 3.6.

Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

  • The slope of a distance-time graph indicates velocity.
  • The slope of a velocity-time graph indicates acceleration, while the area under it equals distance traveled.

Practical Measurements

  • Using ticker tape and a timer can help measure and calculate velocity and acceleration by observing the distance between tape dots over time.
  • Ensuring proper conditions during experiments is crucial for accurate results, such as reducing friction and avoiding parallax errors.

Sample Problems

  • Real-world applications of these concepts demonstrate the importance of understanding motion, such as calculating displacement and acceleration based on given initial conditions and forces.

Summary

  • Mastery of scalar and vector quantities, their relationships, measurement techniques, and equations of motion enables a comprehensive understanding of kinematics essential for physics studies.

Scalar and Vector Quantities

  • Scalar quantities have magnitude only and no direction. Examples include length, mass, time, area, density, energy, electric charge, volume, pressure, work, speed, temperature, and power.
  • Vector quantities possess both magnitude and direction. Examples include displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, force, and electric field strength.

Distances, Time, and Speed

  • Distance (s) measures how far apart two points are, often termed length (l), with SI unit meters (m).
  • Time (t) is a scalar measuring duration, with SI unit seconds (s), typically measured using stopwatches or timers.
  • Speed (v), a scalar quantity, is calculated as distance per unit time, measured in meters per second (m/s).

Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometric Functions

  • Pythagoras’ Theorem states: Hypotenuse² = Opposite² + Adjacent².
  • Trigonometric ratios for a right-angled triangle:
    • Sine: sin(θ) = Opposite/Hypotenuse
    • Cosine: cos(θ) = Adjacent/Hypotenuse
    • Tangent: tan(θ) = Opposite/Adjacent
  • SOHCAHTOA is a mnemonic for remembering these relationships.

Vector Resolution

  • Vectors can be resolved into two components using trigonometry based on their angle with respect to the horizontal.
  • For a vector of magnitude F at an angle θ:
    • Vertical component = F sin(θ)
    • Horizontal component = F cos(θ)

Motion and Acceleration

  • Acceleration (a) is the rate of change of velocity, with SI unit meters per second squared (m/s²).
  • Basic equations of motion for linear acceleration are derived from definitions of velocity and displacement:
    • v = u + at
    • v² = u² + 2as
    • s = ut + ½at²

Conversions Between Speed Units

  • Conversion from km/h to m/s: Divide by 3.6.
  • Conversion from m/s to km/h: Multiply by 3.6.

Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

  • The slope of a distance-time graph indicates velocity.
  • The slope of a velocity-time graph indicates acceleration, while the area under it equals distance traveled.

Practical Measurements

  • Using ticker tape and a timer can help measure and calculate velocity and acceleration by observing the distance between tape dots over time.
  • Ensuring proper conditions during experiments is crucial for accurate results, such as reducing friction and avoiding parallax errors.

Sample Problems

  • Real-world applications of these concepts demonstrate the importance of understanding motion, such as calculating displacement and acceleration based on given initial conditions and forces.

Summary

  • Mastery of scalar and vector quantities, their relationships, measurement techniques, and equations of motion enables a comprehensive understanding of kinematics essential for physics studies.

Scalar and Vector Quantities

  • Scalar quantities have magnitude only and no direction. Examples include length, mass, time, area, density, energy, electric charge, volume, pressure, work, speed, temperature, and power.
  • Vector quantities possess both magnitude and direction. Examples include displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, force, and electric field strength.

Distances, Time, and Speed

  • Distance (s) measures how far apart two points are, often termed length (l), with SI unit meters (m).
  • Time (t) is a scalar measuring duration, with SI unit seconds (s), typically measured using stopwatches or timers.
  • Speed (v), a scalar quantity, is calculated as distance per unit time, measured in meters per second (m/s).

Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometric Functions

  • Pythagoras’ Theorem states: Hypotenuse² = Opposite² + Adjacent².
  • Trigonometric ratios for a right-angled triangle:
    • Sine: sin(θ) = Opposite/Hypotenuse
    • Cosine: cos(θ) = Adjacent/Hypotenuse
    • Tangent: tan(θ) = Opposite/Adjacent
  • SOHCAHTOA is a mnemonic for remembering these relationships.

Vector Resolution

  • Vectors can be resolved into two components using trigonometry based on their angle with respect to the horizontal.
  • For a vector of magnitude F at an angle θ:
    • Vertical component = F sin(θ)
    • Horizontal component = F cos(θ)

Motion and Acceleration

  • Acceleration (a) is the rate of change of velocity, with SI unit meters per second squared (m/s²).
  • Basic equations of motion for linear acceleration are derived from definitions of velocity and displacement:
    • v = u + at
    • v² = u² + 2as
    • s = ut + ½at²

Conversions Between Speed Units

  • Conversion from km/h to m/s: Divide by 3.6.
  • Conversion from m/s to km/h: Multiply by 3.6.

Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

  • The slope of a distance-time graph indicates velocity.
  • The slope of a velocity-time graph indicates acceleration, while the area under it equals distance traveled.

Practical Measurements

  • Using ticker tape and a timer can help measure and calculate velocity and acceleration by observing the distance between tape dots over time.
  • Ensuring proper conditions during experiments is crucial for accurate results, such as reducing friction and avoiding parallax errors.

Sample Problems

  • Real-world applications of these concepts demonstrate the importance of understanding motion, such as calculating displacement and acceleration based on given initial conditions and forces.

Summary

  • Mastery of scalar and vector quantities, their relationships, measurement techniques, and equations of motion enables a comprehensive understanding of kinematics essential for physics studies.

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