Physics Equations and Formulas

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What quantity is calculated by determining the gradient of a distance-time graph?

  • Displacement
  • Acceleration
  • Speed (correct)
  • Velocity

Negative acceleration, also known as deceleration, indicates that an object's velocity is increasing over time.

False (B)

What term describes the distance traveled with a specified direction?

Displacement

The area under a velocity-time graph represents the ______ traveled by an object.

<p>distance</p>
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Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Speed = Scalar quantity indicating distance traveled per unit time Velocity = Vector quantity indicating displacement per unit time Acceleration = Rate of change of velocity Displacement = Distance with a specified direction</p>
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Which of the following is a vector quantity?

<p>Velocity (A)</p>
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If the forces acting on an object are balanced, the object will always remain stationary.

<p>False (B)</p>
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According to Hooke's Law, what is the relationship between the force applied to a spring and its extension, assuming the elastic limit is not exceeded?

<p>Directly Proportional</p>
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The force that opposes the motion of objects and occurs when they rub against each other is called ______.

<p>Friction</p>
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Match each type of force with its description.

<p>Friction = Force resisting motion between surfaces Weight = Force due to gravity acting on a mass Upthrust = Force exerted by a fluid on an object Normal reaction force = Force perpendicular to a surface that prevents an object from falling through the surface</p>
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What happens to a spring if it is stretched beyond its elastic limit?

<p>It will be permanently deformed. (C)</p>
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The acceleration of an object depends only on the mass of the object, not the unbalanced force acting upon it.

<p>False (B)</p>
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What term is used to describe the motion of an object when the air resistance equals the weight of the object?

<p>Terminal Velocity</p>
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The distance a car travels during the driver's reaction time is called the ______ distance.

<p>Thinking</p>
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Match the situation with the correct distance type.

<p>Thinking distance = Distance traveled during the driver's reaction time. Braking Distance = Distance traveled while the brakes are applied.</p>
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Seatbelts and crumple zones in cars increase the time of impact during a collision. How does this affect the force experienced by the passengers?

<p>Decreases the force (D)</p>
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Momentum is a scalar quantity that measures how difficult it is to stop a moving object.

<p>False (B)</p>
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According to Newton's Third Law, for every action there is an equal and opposite what?

<p>Reaction</p>
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The point around which an object turns when a force is applied is called the ______.

<p>Pivot</p>
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Match the terms with its definition.

<p>Centre of gravity = The point through which the entire weight of a body acts. Moment = The turning effect of a force.</p>
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What condition must be met for an object to be in balance?

<p>The sum of clockwise moments must equal the sum of anticlockwise moments. (D)</p>
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Power is measured in joules.

<p>False (B)</p>
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What type of current involves voltage or currents that are always in the same direction?

<p>Direct current or (d.c.)</p>
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In electrical safety, the ______ wire protects the user by providing a safe route for current to flow if there is a fault.

<p>Earth</p>
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Associate the following with the correct electrical component:

<p>Fuse = Protects circuit by melting a wire. Circuit breaker = An automatic switch that trips with too much current.</p>
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Why is a strong current essential when earthing a metal case of an electrical appliance?

<p>To ensure the fuse breaks and disconnects the appliance (C)</p>
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Insulators allow electrons to flow easily through them.

<p>False (B)</p>
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In the context of circuits, what is measured in ohms?

<p>Resistance</p>
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According to Ohm's Law, the current flowing in a circuit is directly proportional to the applied ______ and inversely proportional to the resistance.

<p>Voltage</p>
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Relate the type of resistor to the function:

<p>Variable resistor = Controls the size of the current in a bulb Thermistor = A resistor whose resistance changes with temperature Lignt-dependent resistor (LDR) = A resistor whose resistance changes when light is shone on it.</p>
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Which of the following particles has a negative charge?

<p>Electron (B)</p>
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Like charges attract each other, while unlike charges repel.

<p>False (B)</p>
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What is the SI unit of charge?

<p>Coulomb (C)</p>
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The ______ is the distance between a point on one wave to the corresponding point on the next wave.

<p>Wavelength</p>
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Link wave properties with its definition:

<p>Amplitude = Maximum displacement of wave from undisturbed position Frequency = Number of waves passing a point per second Period = Time taken for one oscillation</p>
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What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

<p>Sound wave (A)</p>
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Longitudinal waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

<p>False (B)</p>
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What is the name for high-pressure section of a longitudinal wave?

<p>Compression</p>
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The angle at which a refracted ray is parallel to the surface of the material is called the ______ angle.

<p>Critical</p>
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Match the component or definition with the type of wave.

<p>Electromagnetic radiation = Transverse wave Sound waves = Longitudinal</p>
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What happens when the angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle?

<p>Total internal reflection (B)</p>
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The efficiency of an energy conversion system can be greater than 100% if the system is well-insulated.

<p>False (B)</p>
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Flashcards

Distance-Time Graphs

Measure of how much a vehicle has travelled within a given interval.

Velocity-Time Graphs

Indicates the velocity of a particle within a given amount of time.

Vector quantities

A quantity with both magnitude and direction

Hooke's Law

Extension of the spring is directly proportional to the force applied.

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Weight of an Object

The force that acts on it because of gravity.

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Momentum

Measures how difficult it is to stop something that is moving.

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Newton's First Law

Object will not change its motion unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

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Newton's Third Law

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

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Principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum

Total momentum remains constant if no external force acts on the system.

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Turning Effect of Forces

The turning effect of the force depends on both the size of the force applied and the distance from the hinge or pivot at which it is applied.

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Centre of Gravity

The point through which the entire weight of a body acts.

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Electric Current

A flow of charge

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Energy

The ability or capacity to do work.

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Electrical Insulators

Materials do not allow electricity to flow through them easily

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Diode

Allows charges to flow in one direction.

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Positive and Negative Charges

Two types of charges.

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Period

Time taken for one oscillation in seconds.

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Wavelength

Distance between a point on one wave to the corresponding point on the next wave in length

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Amplitude

Maximum displacement of a wave from its undisturbed point.

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Speed

Speed is how fast the wave travels measured in m/s

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Wavefront

The peak of a transverse wave or the compression of a longitudinal wave

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Doppler effect

The change in wave frequency during the motion between a wave source and its observer.

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Electromagnetic spectrum (EM spectrum)

Continuous spectrum of waves, includes visible spectrum

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Light waves

A transverse waves that can be reflected and refracted, obeys law of reflection

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Total internal reflection

Only occurs when rays of light are travelling towards a boundary with a less optically dense medium

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Thermal conduction

Transfer of thermal (heat) energy through a substance by the vibration of the atoms.

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Convection

The flow of heat through a fluid from places of higher temperature in places of lower temperature by movement of the fluid itself.

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Radiation

The flow of heat from one place to another by means of electromagnetic waves.

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Gravitational potential energy

The gravitational potential energy of an object that has been raised to a height, h, above the ground is given by:

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Gravitational force

Always have a force of attraction between any two objects.

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Boyle's Law

States that the volume of a given amount of gas held at constant temperature varies inversely with the applied pressure when the temperature and mass are constant.

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Magnets

They are two opposite poles which exert forces on other magnets

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Two objects with force

Always a force of attraction between any two objects. This force is called gravitational force

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Nuclear reactions

Uranium-235 is used as fuel in a nuclear reactor because a neutron can split its nuclei

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stars and galaxies

Distant stars and galaxies showing Doppler Effect

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Study Notes

  • Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity
  • Negative acceleration is known as deceleration
  • Average speed is total distance over total time
  • Speed can be calculated from a distance/time graph using (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
  • Force is proportional to charge and is used to calculate the change in momentum over time
  • RT otal = R1 + R2 is used to find the total resistance
  • RT otal = 1/R1 + 1/R2, is used to find the total resistance
  • Frequency is the inverse of the period.
  • The speed of light is 3 x 10^8 m/s.
  • Refractive index (n) is calculated using `sin(i)/sin(r)
  • The above formula can be also extracted to find `sin(c) = 1/n
  • Efficiency is useful energy output divided by total energy input, multiplied by 100.
  • Power is work done over time
  • The payback time is found by dividing the initial cost by the annual savings or earnings
  • Volume times density equals mass.
  • Density = mass/volume.
  • Mass divided by volume.
  • Pressure is force / area
  • Pressure is calculated by force divided by area.
  • P1/T1 = P2/T2 formula
  • Velocity is 2 Ï€r / T
  • Change in wavelength over the reference wavelength, equals velocity, over speed of light

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