Physics Class: Mechanics and Motion
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What is the centripetal acceleration of an object moving in a circle with a radius of 3 m and a constant speed of 4 m/s?

  • 12 m/s²
  • 6 m/s² (correct)
  • 8 m/s²
  • 2 m/s²
  • The total time a ball thrown upward with an initial velocity of 20 m/s is in the air can be calculated directly from its maximum height.

    False

    What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

    KE = 1/2 mv²

    The maximum height reached by a projectile is calculated using the formula for ________ and the initial velocity.

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

    Match the following formulas with their corresponding concepts:

    <p>KE = 1/2 mv² = Kinetic Energy W = F · d = Work Done PE_{spring} = 1/2 kx² = Potential Energy in Spring T = 2π√(L/g) = Pendulum Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much work is done when a 10 kg mass is pushed with a force of 50 N over a distance of 3 m?

    <p>200 J</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an elastic collision, kinetic energy is conserved.

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

    What is the value of the potential energy stored in a spring compressed by 0.1 m with a spring constant of 200 N/m?

    <p>1 J</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equation correctly expresses the relationship between final velocity, initial velocity, acceleration, and time?

    <p>v_f = v_i + a Δt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula represents the relationship between torque, force, and angle?

    <p>τ = rF sin θ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the solid sphere, what is the moment of inertia when rotating about any diameter?

    <p>2MR²/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the net work done when both kinetic energy and potential energy change?

    <p>W = ΔKE + ΔPE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is linear momentum defined in terms of mass and velocity?

    <p>p = mv</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Position and Velocity Calculation

    • A particle starts at (0, 0, 0) m and accelerates uniformly with (2, -1, 0) m/s².
    • Find the position vector (r(t)) at t = 5 seconds.
    • Find the velocity vector (v(t)) at t = 5 seconds.

    Projectile Motion

    • A ball is thrown upwards with an initial velocity of 20 m/s.
    • Assume gravitational acceleration (g) is 9.8 m/s².
    • Calculate the maximum height.
    • Calculate the total time the ball spends in the air.

    Kinetic Energy and Momentum

    • A 0.5 kg object moves at a velocity of 10 m/s.
    • Use KE = 1/2 * m * v² to calculate kinetic energy.
    • Use p = m * v to calculate momentum.
    • Calculate both kinetic energy and momentum.

    Circular Motion

    • An object moves in a circle with a 3 m radius and 4 m/s constant speed.
    • Calculate the centripetal acceleration using ac = v²/r.

    Work-Energy Theorem

    • A 10 kg mass is pushed by a 50 N force over 3 meters.
    • Calculate the work done using W = F * d.

    Elastic Collision

    • Two carts collide elastically.
    • Cart 1 (2 kg) moves at 3 m/s.
    • Cart 2 (1 kg) is stationary.
    • Use the equation m1v1 + m2v2 = m1v1' + m2v2' to find the velocities of both carts after the collision.

    Spring Potential Energy

    • A spring with a spring constant (k) of 200 N/m is compressed by 0.1 m.
    • Calculate the potential energy using PEspring = 1/2 * k * x².

    Rotational Dynamics

    • A 1 kg disk rotates with an angular acceleration (α) of 2 rad/s² under a torque (τ) of 4 Nm.
    • Verify the equation τ = Iα.
    • Assume the moment of inertia (I) is 1/2 * m * R².
    • R = 0.5 m.

    Heat Calculation

    • A 2 kg aluminum block (specific heat c = 900 J/kg·°C) is heated from 20°C to 80°C.
    • Calculate the heat required using Q = m * c * ΔT.

    Pendulum Period

    • A 2 m pendulum swings with a small amplitude.
    • Calculate the period using T = 2π√(L/g).
    • Assume g = 9.8 m/s².

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    This quiz covers essential topics in mechanics and motion, including position and velocity calculation, projectile motion, kinetic energy, momentum, circular motion, and the work-energy theorem. Each section includes problems that require the application of fundamental physics principles. Test your understanding of these critical concepts in physics.

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