Physics Chapter on Train Motion and Velocity
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What is the speed of the train at 20 seconds?

  • 10 m/s to the right
  • 6 m/s to the left
  • 5 m/s to the right (correct)
  • 0 m/s
  • The train reaches a velocity of 10 m/s to the left at 45 seconds.

    True (A)

    What is the velocity of the train at 0 seconds?

    6 m/s to the right

    At 30 seconds, the train's velocity is _____ m/s to the left.

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following times with the corresponding velocities of the train:

    <p>0 s = 6 m/s to the right 10 s = 10 m/s to the right 30 s = 5 m/s to the left 45 s = 10 m/s to the left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of challenge requires the use of velocity graphs?

    <p>Level 4 (Genius) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motion can be represented using graphs, which can help scientists analyze movement.

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

    What is the primary function of the motion sensor in the lab?

    <p>To measure physical movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to collect sensor data, you must connect the motion sensor to the ______.

    <p>labquest mini</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a train is moving to the right along a straight track, its velocity graph can show which of the following?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the challenge levels with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Level 1 (Novice) = Match the graph while watching the screen Level 2 (Intermediate) = Have a partner give verbal instructions Level 3 (Expert) = Use notes to match the graph Level 4 (Genius) = Combine all previous methods with velocity graphs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might it be useful for scientists to graph motion?

    <p>To analyze and interpret movement patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To start the motion sensor data collection, you must choose ‘Add ______’ in Graphical Analysis.

    <p>Graph Match</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Sammy’s journey?

    <p>Sammy walks quickly, gradually slows down, stops and turns around. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acceleration is a measure of how much speed changes over time.

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

    What equation can be used to calculate acceleration?

    <p>a = ∆v / ∆t</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sammy gradually speeds up, walks at a steady speed, and then ___.

    <p>slows down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each phase of Sammy’s journey with its corresponding description:

    <p>Speeding up = Increasing velocity over time Constant speed = Maintaining the same speed Slowing down = Decreasing velocity over time Turning around = Changing direction while adjusting speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the external push or pull on an object?

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

    All forces have only a magnitude and do not have direction.

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

    What is meant by 'resultant force'?

    <p>The resultant force is the sum of all the forces acting on an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Force is measured in _____ (abbreviation).

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

    Which of the following factors can be changed to affect the motion of a trolley attached to a balloon?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Resultant Force = The total force acting on an object Magnitude = The size of a force Force Diagram = A visual representation of forces acting on an object Vector = A quantity having magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The head of a force arrow in a diagram indicates its magnitude.

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

    How do forces affect motion?

    <p>Forces can cause an object to accelerate, decelerate, or change direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resultant force when the upward force is 10 N and the downward force is 10 N?

    <p>0 N (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An object will remain still if the resultant force acting on it is not equal to zero.

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

    What happens to an object when the resultant force acting on it is not zero?

    <p>The object accelerates, decelerates, or changes direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Newton’s _____ law states that an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by a resultant force.

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

    If a skydiver is in free fall, which forces are acting on them?

    <p>Gravity and air resistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the resultant force when two forces of 60 N and 15 N are pushing against each other.

    <p>The resultant force is 45 N forwards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match Newton's laws of motion with their descriptions:

    <p>First Law = Object remains at rest or moves at constant speed unless acted on by a force Second Law = Force equals mass times acceleration Third Law = For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction Law of Gravitation = All masses attract each other with a force directly proportional to their mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Newton's third law, forces between two interacting objects are unequal.

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

    According to Newton's 3rd Law, what happens when Melanie pushes Lee?

    <p>Lee experiences an equal and opposite push. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Melanie will accelerate faster than Lee because she has a smaller mass.

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

    What is the term for the constant velocity a skydiver reaches when air resistance equals gravitational force?

    <p>terminal velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A parachute increases air resistance by covering a __________ area, which reduces terminal velocity.

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

    Match the forces with their effects:

    <p>Gravitational force = Causes downward acceleration Air resistance = Opposes motion when falling Push from Melanie = Causes Lee to accelerate backwards Parachute deployment = Increases drag and slows descent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when friction increases in a skateboarding scenario?

    <p>The skateboarder slows down. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Energy can be created and destroyed according to the First Law of Thermodynamics.

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

    Explain how skydivers can change direction during freefall.

    <p>By changing their body position, skydivers can manipulate air resistance to steer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Velocity at 10s

    10 m/s to the right

    Velocity at 0s

    6 m/s to the right

    Velocity at 20s

    5 m/s to the right

    Velocity at 40s

    0 m/s

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    Velocity at 30s

    5 m/s to the left

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    Acceleration

    Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

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    Constant speed

    An object moving at a constant speed maintains a steady rate without changing.

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    Speeding up

    An object's speed increases over time.

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    Slowing down

    An object's speed decreases over time.

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    Velocity-time graph

    A graph showing how velocity changes over time.

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    Motion Graphing

    Using graphs to represent motion (like position, velocity, acceleration).

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    Position Graph

    Shows how an object's position changes over time.

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    Velocity Graph

    Shows how an object's speed and direction change over time.

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    Motion Sensor

    Device that detects and measures movement.

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    Graphical Analysis

    Software for analyzing data from motion sensors, mainly through charts.

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    Challenge Levels (Motion)

    Different difficulty levels to match motion graphs using sensors (e.g., Novice to Genius).

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    Velocity

    Speed in a specific direction.

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    Matching Motion Graphs

    The process of creating or identifying a graph that accurately reflects movement data.

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    Resultant Force

    The sum of all forces acting on an object.

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    Force

    An external push or pull on an object.

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    Force Diagram

    A diagram showing forces acting on an object.

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    Vector

    A quantity with both magnitude and direction. (Force is a vector)

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    Position-Time Graph

    Shows the position of an object versus time.

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    Changing Motion

    Motion that is not constant, like speeding up or slowing down.

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    Force Causes Motion Change

    Forces are responsible for changing the motion of an object.

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    Newton's Third Law

    For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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    Force and Acceleration Relationship

    Force is directly proportional to acceleration, meaning a larger force results in a greater acceleration for a given mass.

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    Mass and Acceleration Relationship

    Acceleration is inversely proportional to mass, meaning a larger mass results in a smaller acceleration for a given force.

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    Terminal Velocity

    The constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the force of air resistance equals the force of gravity.

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    How a Parachute Works

    A parachute increases the surface area of the skydiver, which creates more air resistance, slowing the falling speed to a safer landing.

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    Air Resistance and Maneuvering

    Skydivers can change their body position to manipulate air resistance, allowing them to maneuver and change directions in the air.

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    Kinetic and Potential Energy

    Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is the stored energy of position.

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    Law of Conservation of Energy

    Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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    Balanced forces

    Forces acting on an object that cancel each other out, resulting in no net force.

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    Unbalanced forces

    Forces acting on an object that do not cancel each other out, resulting in a net force.

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    Newton's First Law

    An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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    Skydiver's Forces

    A skydiver experiences forces of gravity pulling them down and air resistance pushing them upward. As the skydiver falls, air resistance increases until it balances gravity.

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    Skydiver's Speed & Acceleration

    A skydiver initially accelerates rapidly due to gravity. As air resistance grows, acceleration decreases until the skydiver reaches terminal velocity, where speed remains constant.

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    Newton's Second Law

    The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

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    Study Notes

    Unit 2: Motion

    • Physical movement can be measured and understood to ensure safety.
    • Identify motion and forces in sports and other areas.
    • Review motion concepts.

    Vernier Graphical Analysis

    • Open 'Manager' on computer and install Vernier Graphical Analysis.

    Data Collection

    • Connect motion sensor to LabQuest Mini and then to computer.
    • Choose 'sensor data collection' in Graphical Analysis.
    • Collect data from Vernier sensors.

    Add Graph Match

    • Start with a position graph.
    • Use 'Add Graph Match' function.

    Reading the Graph

    • The graph displays a train's velocity over time.
    • Understand velocity changes and directions.
    • Match velocity to each time point on the provided graph.

    Challenge Levels

    • Level 1 (Novice): Match graph from screen.
    • Level 2 (Intermediate): Partner gives instructions.
    • Level 3 (Expert): Study screen, make notes, match graph. Use tools
    • Level 4 (Genius): Match graphs using velocity graphs.

    Motion Graphing Stories

    • Examine how motion can be displayed on graphs.
    • Scientists use graphs to visualize motion.
    • Create your own motion graphs, checking your solutions.

    Reading the Graph (Answers)

    • Match velocities to specific time intervals on the graph.

    Reading the Graph 2 (Answers)

    • Determine the corresponding time values for each specific velocity.

    Telling the Story (Graphs)

    • Understand a graph plotting Sammy's journey to the shops.
    • Analyze Sammy's movement patterns (i.e. acceleration and stopping).

    Telling the Story (Graph 2)

    • Analyze a graph that represents Sammy's walking journey.

    Acceleration

    • A measure of how speed changes over time.
    • Calculated using ∆v / ∆t (change in velocity over change in time)
    • Can be determined from a velocity-time graph.

    Acceleration - Situations

    • The changing velocity of vehicles depicted in diagrams.
    • Constant speed (No acceleration).
    • Speeding up (Positive acceleration).
    • Slowing down (Negative acceleration).

    Acceleration (Calculations)

    • Example velocity-time graphs and calculations.
    • Equations and units.

    Thinking About Acceleration

    • Comparing acceleration between moving objects.
    • Based on given speed and time intervals.

    Slowing Down and Speeding Up

    • Look at experiments conducted using motion sensors.
    • Observe changing motion.

    See Think Wonder

    • Explore concepts by observing, thinking, and questioning.
    • Involve careful observation and thoughtful exploration.

    Forces Affecting Motion

    • Forces can push or pull objects.
    • Calculating the resultant force, which is the sum of forces acting.

    Types of Forces

    • Various forces exist, categorized as contact or non-contact.

    Force Diagrams

    • Forces are visually represented as arrows, originating at an object's center of mass.
    • Direction is determined by the arrowhead.
    • Magnitude (size) is indicated by the arrow's length.
    • Standard unit of force is newtons (N).

    How to Calculate Resultant Force

    • Find the sum of forces, considering directions (e.g. Up or Down).

    Effect of Resultant Force on Movement

    • Zero resultant force: Object remains stationary or moves at a constant speed.
    • Non-zero resultant force: Acceleration, deceleration, or change in direction.

    Calculating Resultant Force (Questions)

    • Evaluate the overall force acting on objects.

    What Happens Next?

    • Analyze forces acting to determine the resulting movement of objects.

    Reading Task

    • Read and take notes on forces in action, including diagrams and key terms.

    Who Wants to Skydive?

    • Analyze forces and acceleration during a skydiving sequence. Draw a diagram.

    Newton's Laws of Motion

    • Overview of Newton's three laws of motion.

    Newton's First Law

    • Explains how rest or constant motion maintains itself without external force.

    Newton's Second Law

    • Describes how force, mass, and acceleration relate to one another.

    Newton's Third Law

    • Describes interactions between objects with equal and opposite forces.

    Movement, Safety & Sports

    • Review car safety features and relate them to forces and energy principles.
    • Practice calculating force using Newton's second law.

    What Features Do Our Cars Have?

    • Identify common safety features found in modern vehicles.
    • These absorb kinetic energy during collisions.

    Why Are Cars Built to Crumple?

    • To absorb kinetic energy, reducing the force of impact in a crash

    How Have Our Cars Improved Over the Years?

    • Study the improvements in vehicle safety designs over time.

    Understanding Car Crashes - Basic Physics

    • Outline the basic physical principles associated with vehicle collisions.

    Task

    • Complete exercises, including explanations of common safety features (seat belts, airbags, and crumple zones) in modern vehicles.

    Self-Assessment

    • Apply knowledge on acceleration and force to predict the effects of collisions.

    Collisions in Sports

    • Analyze the physics of sports-related collisions to reduce injuries.
    • Use data collection and analysis skills for this purpose.

    School Sports & Injuries

    • Review stats for injuries due to common sports activities.

    Calculating Kinetic and Potential Energy

    • Calculate kinetic and potential energy for given scenarios.
    • Identify scenarios with high energy potential.

    Kinetic Energy

    • Energy possessed by objects due to their motion.

    Gravitational Potential Energy

    • Energy objects possess due to their location within a gravitational field.

    Energy in Motion

    • Discuss relationships between kinetic and potential energy.

    Energy Transformations

    • Summarize the changes in energy during activities.

    Friction Increases

    • Analyze the effects of increasing friction in systems.

    Skate Park Simulation

    • Use a simulation of a skate park to recognize transformations between kinetic and gravitational potential energy during motion.

    Plenary

    • Review examples of forces, movements, and magnitudes in diagrams.

    Balanced or Unbalanced Forces

    • Determine balanced and unbalanced forces in various scenarios, based on examples given.

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