Physics Measurements and Motion Concepts

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What is the new volume of a gas initially at 2m3 when cooled from 27°C to -123°C at constant pressure?

-9.1 m3

1 m3

11.1 m3

9.1 m3 (correct)

Which statement about charges is true?

Charged objects cannot influence uncharged objects.

Like charges attract each other.

Unlike charges repel each other.

Unlike charges attract each other. (correct)

What factors do the gas laws relate?

Speed, direction, and temperature of gas.

Pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas. (correct)

Volume, mass, and energy of a gas.

Mass and volume of gas.

Which of the following is a characteristic of conductors compared to insulators?

Conductors allow electrons to move easily. Signup and view all the answers

If 5 seconds elapse between a lightning flash and the clap of thunder, how far away is the storm?

1650 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which material is likely to have the lowest thermal conductivity?

Wood Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula that relates pressure, force, and area?

P = F/A Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the braking distance of a vehicle when its speed increases?

It increases exponentially with speed Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

Potential energy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following states of matter has the highest density and closely packed particles?

Solid Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of latent heat in a phase change process?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What component affects pressure in a fluid?

Depth and density Signup and view all the answers

What is the total energy of an aircraft flying at 500 m altitude with a speed of 65 m/s and a mass of 150,000 kg?

10.7 x 10^8 J Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate unit to measure the volume of a regular solid?

Cubic meters Signup and view all the answers

How would you differentiate between scalar and vector quantities?

Scalars have magnitude only; vectors have both magnitude and direction. Signup and view all the answers

When converting 220 days into seconds, what is the correct answer?

19,008,000 seconds Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is velocity not equal to speed?

A bicycle moving at 15 Km/h around a circular track. Signup and view all the answers

What type of graph is typically used to represent speed over time?

Velocity-time graph Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

20 Co to 68 Fo Signup and view all the answers

What are the four equations of motion primarily used for?

Describing linear motion under uniform acceleration Signup and view all the answers

What would be the resultant of multiplying a time quantity by a velocity quantity?

Distance, which is a scalar quantity Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceleration of the particle moving with a constant acceleration that covers 17 m in the 2nd second?

4.44 m/s² Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial velocity of the particle that covers 46 m in the 9th and 10th seconds?

12.56 m/s Signup and view all the answers

How far does an object fall when dropped from a hovering helicopter if it reaches a speed of 30 m/s upon hitting the ground?

45 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the increase in velocity of a rocket using the principle of conservation of momentum?

Increase in velocity = (exhaust velocity * mass of fuel) / total mass Signup and view all the answers

What causes an apple spun in a horizontal circle to detach from a string when it reaches critical speed?

Centripetal force reaching maximum limits Signup and view all the answers

What defines the moment of a force about a pivot point?

The product of the force and the distance from the pivot point Signup and view all the answers

What principle explains the motion of objects falling freely near the Earth’s surface?

Constant acceleration due to gravity Signup and view all the answers

What must be true for an object to remain in circular motion?

An unbalanced centripetal force must act towards the center Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of electric current?

Ampere Signup and view all the answers

In a series circuit, how does the current behave?

It remains the same throughout the circuit. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding a parallel circuit?

The current in each branch can be different. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC)?

DC flows in one direction, while AC changes direction. Signup and view all the answers

How is the potential difference across a circuit component measured?

With a voltmeter. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the total current entering a parallel section?

It is equal to the sum of the currents in the branches. Signup and view all the answers

If a charge of 20 C passes through a resistor with a potential difference of 5 V, how much energy is converted?

200 joules Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately defines the term electromotive force (e.m.f.)?

The potential difference supplied by a source. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Measurements

Units of length include kilo, centi, milli, micro, and nano.
Area can be measured for squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles.
Volume can be measured for regular solids and liquids.
Mass is measured in kg, and time is measured in seconds.
Temperature can be converted between different scales: Celcius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.

Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

Speed refers to how fast an object is moving.
Velocity refers to how fast an object is moving and in what direction.
Acceleration refers to the rate of change of velocity.
Velocity-time and distance-time graphs can be used to solve problems.
There are 4 equations of motion to solve problems.

Falling Bodies

Gravity causes objects to fall with a constant acceleration.
Air resistance can affect the motion of a falling object.

Momentum

Momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity.
Conservation of momentum states that the total momentum of a system remains constant in the absence of external forces.
Rocket and jet engines work by expelling mass at high speed.
Force is equal to the rate of change of momentum.

Circular Motion

Circular motion requires an unbalanced centripetal force pointing towards the center of the circle.

Moments and Levers

Moment is the turning effect of a force about a point.
Law of moments states that for a body to be in equilibrium, the sum of the clockwise moments about any point must be equal to the sum of the anticlockwise moments.

Kinetic and Potential Energy

Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion.
Potential Energy is stored energy.
Braking distance is influenced by speed.
Stopping distance is the total distance traveled during the braking process.

Kinetic Theory Of Matter

The kinetic theory of matter explains the behavior of solids, liquids, and gases.
Solids have a fixed shape and volume.
Liquids have a fixed volume but not a fixed shape.
Gases have no fixed shape or volume.
Changes in state of matter are accompanied by latent heat.

Pressure and Liquid Pressure

Pressure is defined as force per unit area.
The pressure in a fluid is directly proportional to its depth and density.
Pascal's Law states that the pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished to every point within the fluid.

The Gas Laws

The pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas are related.
Boyle's Law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature.
Charles's Law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant pressure.
Gay-Lussac's Law states that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant volume.
Combined Gas Law combines Boyle's Law, Charles's Law, and Gay-Lussac's Law.

Properties Of Waves

Waves transfer energy without transferring matter.
Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium and travel at the speed of light.
Mechanical waves require a medium to travel.
Sound is a mechanical wave produced by vibrations that travel through a medium.

Static Electricity

Like charges repel, and unlike charges attract.
Objects can be charged by the transfer of electrons.
Conductors allow electrons to flow easily.
Insulators do not allow electrons to flow easily.
A charged object can attract an uncharged object through induction.

Electric Current

Electric current is the flow of charged particles.
The unit of electric current is the Ampere (A).
Ammeters are used to measure electric current.
Series circuits have the same current throughout.
Parallel circuits have a larger current from the source than in each branch.
Direct current (DC) flows in one direction.
Alternating current (AC) changes direction periodically.
The unit of charge is the Coulomb (C).
Electron flow describes the movement of electrons from the negative to the positive terminal.
Conventional current describes the flow of positive charge from the positive to the negative terminal.

Potential Difference

Potential difference, also known as voltage, is the difference in electrical potential between two points.
Voltmeters are used to measure potential difference.
Electromotive force (e.m.f.) is the potential difference produced by a source, such as a battery.
Cells connected in series have their voltages added together.
Cells connected in parallel have their voltages halved.

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This quiz covers essential topics in physics, including measurements of length, area, volume, and mass. It also explores key concepts related to speed, velocity, acceleration, and momentum, along with their applications in solving physics problems. Test your understanding of these fundamental principles.