Physics Equations Quiz

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What is primarily required when using the formula for solving one axis?

All variables from both axes

One variable from both axes

Most of the variables in that axis (correct)

Only the dependent variable

Which formula correctly expresses the relationship of force in a gravitational field?

Ff = µFn

Fnet = ma

Fnet = Fa + Ff

Fg = mg (correct)

What does the formula ∆x = vi∆t + ½ a∆t² calculate?

The net force

Distance traveled (correct)

The coefficient of friction

Final velocity

In the formula Fnet = Fa - Ff, what does Ff represent?

Frictional force (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to two objects thrown off a building at different horizontal velocities?

They will hit the ground at the same time. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met to find the net force (Fnet) using the formula Fnet = ma?

Both mass and acceleration must be known (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a field force?

A force acting at a distance without physical contact. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes static friction from kinetic friction?

Static friction acts to prevent movement, while kinetic friction acts during movement. (D) Signup and view all the answers

When calculating the force of friction using Ff = µFn, what does µ represent?

Coefficient of friction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'net force' encompass in physical equations?

The overall force after all forces have been summed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the gravitational force formula, and what does 'g' represent?

Fg = mg, where g is the gravitational acceleration in m/s². (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about tension force is accurate?

Tension force acts through a cable or rope and can only pull. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the gravitational force used for in kinetic energy calculations?

To evaluate the energy imparted to an object (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'g' represent in formulas related to kinetic and potential energy?

The acceleration due to gravity (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of elastic potential energy, what does 'x' signify?

The distance from the equilibrium position (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the spring constant 'k' indicate in relation to springs?

The stiffness of the spring (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following formulas is used to find momentum?

p = mv (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does '∆h' represent in gravitational potential energy?

The change in height above a reference point (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these equations represents the calculation of work (W)?

W = Fd (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula ∆E = final energy minus initial energy signify?

The change in energy of a system (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which variable represents the separation between two objects in gravitational calculations?

d (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a negative value for work indicate in a mechanical system?

Energy was lost from the system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct unit for measuring power?

Watt (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can the work done on the cart be calculated at the bottom of the ramp?

Using the formula KE - PEg (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy does an object have when it is released from rest at a certain height?

Only potential energy (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a crane lifts a load of materials performing 250,000 Joules of work in 120 seconds, what is the power output?

2,083 Watts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to kinetic energy when an object comes to a complete stop?

It is converted to thermal energy (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a two-dimensional motion scenario, what does the gravitational acceleration affect primarily?

Vertical velocity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total mechanical energy (ME) when an object is at rest on the ground?

Only potential energy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula W = f × d represent?

Work done on an object (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of mechanical energy?

Thermal energy (TE) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between momentum and kinetic energy in collisions?

Momentum is conserved in all collisions, while kinetic energy is not. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What signifies an inelastic collision?

Objects stick together after the collision. (A), The total momentum remains the same before and after. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What formula represents impulse?

J = F∆t = ∆p (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of explosions, what change occurs to momentum?

Momentum is conserved, split between multiple objects. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation P(before) = P(after) imply?

Momentum before is equal to momentum after. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can a player minimize the force of a thrown object when catching it?

By increasing the time for catching by moving arms toward the body. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a perfectly elastic collision, which of the following is true?

Both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of impulse?

Newton-seconds (B) Signup and view all the answers

If two objects collide and stick together, what can be concluded?

The collision is inelastic. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Equations

s = d/t: Solving for speed, where s = speed, d = distance, and t = time.
v = Δx/Δt: Solving for velocity, where v = velocity, Δx = change in position, and Δt = change in time.
a = Δv/Δt: Solving for acceleration, where a = acceleration, Δv = change in velocity, and Δt = change in time.
vf = vi + at: Solving for final velocity, where vf = final velocity, vi = initial velocity, a = acceleration, and t = time.
vf² = vi² + 2ad: Solving for final velocity, where vf = final velocity, vi = initial velocity, a = acceleration, and d = displacement.
d = vit + 1/2 at²: Solving for distance, where d = distance, vi = initial velocity, a = acceleration, and t = time.
F = mg: Solving for the force of gravity, where F = force, m = mass, and g = acceleration due to gravity (approximately 10 N/kg).
Fnet = Fa - Ff: Solving for net force, where Fnet = net force, Fa = applied force, and Ff = frictional force.
Fnet = ma: Solving for net force, where Fnet = net force, m = mass, and a = acceleration.
Ff = µFn: Solving for frictional force, where Ff = frictional force, µ = coefficient of friction, and Fn = normal force.
F = Gmm²/r²: Solving for gravitational force, where F = gravitational force, G = gravitational constant, m₁ and m₂ = masses of objects, and r = distance between the objects.
PEg = mgh: Solving for gravitational potential energy, where PEg = gravitational potential energy, m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity, and h = height.
ΔPEe = 1/2 kΔx²: Solving for elastic potential energy, where ΔPEe = elastic potential energy, k = spring constant, and Δx = change in length.
KE = 1/2 mv²: Solving for kinetic energy, where KE = kinetic energy, m = mass, and v = velocity.
ME = PEg + PEs + KE: Solving for mechanical energy, where ME = mechanical energy, PEg = gravitational potential energy, PEs = elastic potential energy, and KE = kinetic energy.
W = ΔE = Fd: Solving for work, where W = work, ΔE = change in energy, F = force, and d = distance.
P = W/t: Solving for power, where P = power, W = work, and t = time.
p = mv: Solving for momentum, where p = momentum, m = mass, and v = velocity.
Ap = FΔt: Solving for impulse, where Ap = change in momentum, F = average force, and Δt = change in time.

Unit 5 - Momentum

Momentum is the measure of an object's motion and is related to its mass and velocity.
Momentum is a vector quantity. Momentum has a direction.
Momentum is conserved in all collisions, elastic and inelastic.
In an elastic collision, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved before and after.
In an inelastic collision, momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy is not.

Unit 4 - Energy

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.
There are many different forms of energy: chemical, mechanical, nuclear, gravitational, light, radiant, sound, thermal, and electrical.
Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy.
Gravitational potential energy is stored energy due to an object's height.
Elastic potential energy is stored energy in a stretched or compressed object.
Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.
Work is the transfer or change of energy, measured in joules.
Power is the rate at which work is done, measured in watts.

Unit 3 - 2D Motion and Free Fall

In two-dimensional motion, objects move along both the x and y axes simultaneously.
In free fall, objects experience constant acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s² downwards).
The motion of an object in two dimensions can be analyzed by separating the motion into horizontal and vertical components.
The velocity components along the x and y axes may change independently.

Unit 2 - Forces

Force is a push or pull, with magnitude, and direction.
There are different types of forces: Contact forces (e.g., applied, tension, normal, friction) and Field forces (e.g., gravitational, electric, magnetic).
Force diagrams (free-body diagrams) illustrate all forces acting on an object.
Equilibrium occurs when the net force on an object is zero.

Unit 1 - Conversions and Kinematics

Understanding unit conversion is important.
Distance is a scalar quantity, and displacement is a vector quantity.
Velocity is a vector quantity (direction and magnitude) and speed is a scalar quantity.
Acceleration is a vector quantity (direction and magnitude).

Universal Law of Gravitation

Every object in the universe attracts every other object with a gravitational force.
The force is proportional to the product of the masses of the two objects and is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

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