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What defines inertial mass?
How would you calculate an object's mass without using a balance?
According to Newton's third law, what happens when two objects interact?
What describes momentum?
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What is impulse?
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How is weight defined?
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Why does a lighter object feel greater effects from the same force than a heavier object?
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What happens to an object moving at a constant velocity if balanced forces act upon it?
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Which of the following correctly describes unbalanced forces?
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Why is the momentum of an object considered the 'mass in motion'?
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In the context of Newton's first law of motion, inertia is defined as:
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What is the net force when two forces of 5 N each act in opposite directions?
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If an object weighing 4 N is acted upon by a normal force of 4 N, what can be inferred?
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What equation represents Newton's second law of motion?
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In which case will the net force be zero?
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What determines the resistance of an object to changes in its motion?
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What defines a net force greater than zero?
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What does a free-body diagram primarily represent?
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What indicates that forces acting on an object are balanced?
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Which statement is true regarding an object in equilibrium?
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How should forces be represented in a free-body diagram?
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If an object experiences unbalanced forces, what is the expected result?
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Which of the following describes forces as vector quantities?
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What conclusion can be made if the net force is zero?
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What is the standard unit of weight?
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Which of the following statements best describes mass?
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What is the relationship between mass and weight?
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How can the mass of an object be calculated from weight?
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Which measurement is necessary to compute an object's mass?
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What does mass represent in relation to an object?
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Which of the following correctly describes the weight formula?
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Why does mass remain constant regardless of the object's location?
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What happens to a skater moving at a constant speed when they receive a push from behind?
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Which of the following describes a contact force?
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What characterizes gravitational force?
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How does the strong force interact within an atom's nucleus?
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Which statement about the weak force is true?
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What happens during nuclear fission?
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What is the primary role of gravitational force as described?
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Which force is considered the strongest among the fundamental forces?
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Study Notes
Forces and Motion
- Forces are vector quantities, possessing both magnitude and direction.
- Net force is the vector sum of all forces acting on an object; can be found by simple addition or subtraction.
- Free-body diagrams visualize forces acting on an object using vector arrows; the arrow length represents magnitude and direction indicates force direction.
- Net force greater than zero causes acceleration; a net force of zero results in constant velocity or rest (equilibrium).
- Balanced forces occur when the sum of all forces equals zero, hence no acceleration; they act in equal magnitude and opposite directions.
- Unbalanced forces cause acceleration and change an object's state of motion, as stated by Newton's first law of motion (law of inertia).
Newton's Laws of Motion
- Newton's first law: An object at rest or in uniform motion will remain so unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
- Newton's second law: The formula ( \text{Force} = \text{Mass} \times \text{Acceleration} ) shows that more mass requires more force for acceleration.
- Newton's third law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, affecting separate objects differently based on their mass.
Types of Forces
- Contact Forces: Require direct contact (e.g., pushing a button).
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Non-Contact Forces: Act at a distance (e.g., gravity).
- Gravitational Force: Attraction between two masses; weight is a force due to gravity.
- Electromagnetic Force: Attraction/repulsion between charged particles; involves electric and magnetic effects.
- Strong Force: Binds protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus, the strongest force at short distances.
- Weak Force: Responsible for radioactive decay and nuclear fusion, crucial in stellar processes.
Mass and Weight
- Mass: Scalar quantity representing matter's amount, remains constant regardless of location; measured in kg or g.
- Weight: Vector quantity influenced by gravity's force on an object, varies by location (e.g., weight on the moon is one-sixth of that on Earth); calculated using ( \text{Weight} = \text{Mass} \times \text{Gravitational Acceleration} ).
Momentum and Impulse
- Momentum: Product of mass and velocity (( p = mv )); indicates resistance to stopping motion.
- Impulse: Change in momentum, defined as the product of average net force and time duration; expressed in Newton-seconds (Ns).
- Impulse-momentum theorem: Impulse applied equals change in momentum, critical for applications like airbags and padded sports gear.
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to calculate and define net force acting on objects.
- Understanding of balanced and unbalanced forces, equilibrium effects.
- Skill in drawing detailed free-body diagrams displaying various forces on an object.
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Description
This summary explains the concept of forces as vector quantities with both magnitude and direction. It covers how to calculate net forces as the vector sum of all forces acting on an object, illustrated through relatable examples. Understand the difference and application of net forces in various contexts.