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What phase of the moon occurs when it appears full and bright?
What phase of the moon occurs when it appears full and bright?
Which reason explains why summer is typically the hottest season?
Which reason explains why summer is typically the hottest season?
Which of the following best describes a nebula?
Which of the following best describes a nebula?
Which statement accurately describes Jupiter?
Which statement accurately describes Jupiter?
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What causes the phenomenon of king tides?
What causes the phenomenon of king tides?
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What is the formula for calculating average speed?
What is the formula for calculating average speed?
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In what scenario does an object experience constant speed?
In what scenario does an object experience constant speed?
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What does the normal force represent?
What does the normal force represent?
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Which type of friction is present when a box is sliding across a floor?
Which type of friction is present when a box is sliding across a floor?
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According to Newton's second law, what does F=MA represent?
According to Newton's second law, what does F=MA represent?
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What is the definition of inertia?
What is the definition of inertia?
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What term describes the total combined force acting on an object?
What term describes the total combined force acting on an object?
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What happens to an object's velocity when it is in a vacuum?
What happens to an object's velocity when it is in a vacuum?
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Study Notes
Physics Concepts
- Point of reference: The object or point from which motion is measured.
- Average speed: Total distance divided by total time.
- Velocity: Speed with a direction (e.g., 30 mph south).
- Acceleration: Change in velocity over time.
- Acceleration of gravity: -10 m/s².
- Potential energy (PE): PE = m * g * h (mass × gravity × height).
- Kinetic energy (KE): KE = ½ * m * v² (half × mass × velocity²).
- Constant speed: No acceleration.
- Vacuum: No air resistance.
- Unit conversion: Ensure units are consistent for calculations.
- Balanced force: Equal forces in opposite directions.
- Unbalanced force: Unequal forces in opposite directions.
Forces & Friction
- Static friction: Force that opposes the start of motion.
- Sliding friction: Force that opposes motion once it has started.
- Rolling friction: Friction caused by rolling objects.
- Fluid friction: Friction occurring in liquids and gases.
- Gravity: Force of attraction between objects with mass.
- Weight: Force of gravity on an object (weight = mass × gravity).
- Net force: Total force acting on an object.
- Inertia: Tendency of an object to resist changes in motion. (Newton's first law).
- Tension: Force in a stretched string or rope.
- Normal force: Force that supports an object against gravity.
Motion & Mechanics
- 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.
- Newton's Second Law: Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).
- Newton's Third Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Astronomy
Celestial Bodies & Events
- Solstice: The first day of summer or winter, when the tilt of Earth's axis is most inclined toward or away from the Sun.
- Equinox: The first day of spring or fall, when the tilt of Earth's axis is neither toward nor away from the Sun.
- Revolution: Orbit around a larger body (Earth's around the Sun = 365 days).
- Rotation: Spin on an axis (Earth's = 24 hours).
- New moon: Moon between Earth and Sun; not visible.
- First quarter: Half the moon is illuminated.
- Full moon: Entire moon is illuminated.
- Solar eclipse: Sun blocked by Moon.
- Lunar eclipse: Moon passes through Earth's shadow.
- Gravity: A force of attraction between objects with mass.
- Solar system: Order of bodies in our system (Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets).
Space & Universe
- Inner planets: Rocky planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars)
- Outer planets: Gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)
- Nebula: Cloud of gas and dust.
- Galaxy: Collection of stars, gas, and dust.
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Test your knowledge of key physics concepts and the principles of forces and friction. This quiz covers topics such as speed, velocity, acceleration, energy, and types of friction. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of physics principles.
