Physics Motion in a Straight Line
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What is the relationship described by Newton's Second Law of Motion?

  • Acceleration is independent of both mass and net force.
  • Acceleration is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. (correct)
  • Acceleration is proportional to mass and inversely proportional to net force.
  • Acceleration is only dependent on mass and not on net force.

    • Which of the following correctly states the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy?

  • PE = mgh (correct)
  • PE = Fd cos(θ)
  • PE = ½ mv²
  • PE = mg

    • What does Newton’s Third Law of Motion imply about forces?

  • For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. (correct)
  • An action force can be greater than its reaction force.
  • Forces only act in one direction.
  • Forces can exist without an opposing force.

    • How is Power defined in terms of work?

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    Which of the following formulas represents Kinetic Energy?

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    What is the primary difference between distance and displacement?

    <p>Distance is the total path length while displacement is the shortest path between two points. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes uniform motion?

    <p>The object moves with a constant speed in a straight line. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a velocity-time graph represent?

    <p>The slope represents acceleration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents the relationship between final velocity, initial velocity, acceleration, and time?

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    How is acceleration defined in the context of motion?

    <p>The rate of change of velocity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of force requires physical contact between objects?

    <p>Normal force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Newton's First Law of Motion state regarding an object's state of rest or motion?

    <p>An object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates scalars from vectors?

    <p>Vectors have both magnitude and direction; scalars have only magnitude. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Newton's Second Law

    The acceleration of an object is proportional to net force and inversely proportional to mass. Formula: F = ma

    Newton's Third Law

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

    Gravity

    The force of attraction between any two objects with mass.

    Kinetic Energy

    The energy of motion, calculated as KE = ½ mv².

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    Gravitational Potential Energy

    Potential energy due to height above ground, calculated as PE = mgh.

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    Distance

    The total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

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    Displacement

    The shortest distance between the initial and final position of an object, with direction.

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    Speed

    The rate at which an object covers distance; a scalar quantity.

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    Velocity

    The rate at which an object changes its position; a vector quantity.

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    Acceleration

    The rate of change of velocity of an object.

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    Newton's First Law of Motion

    An object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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    Scalars

    Quantities that only have magnitude, such as speed and distance.

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    Vectors

    Quantities that have both magnitude and direction, like velocity and displacement.

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    Study Notes

    Motion in a Straight Line

    • Distance: The total path length traveled by an object, regardless of direction.
    • Displacement: The shortest distance between the initial and final position of an object, considering direction.
    • Speed: The rate at which an object covers distance. It is a scalar quantity. Formula: Speed = Distance / Time
    • Velocity: The rate at which an object changes its position. It is a vector quantity. Formula: Velocity = Displacement / Time
    • Uniform Motion: An object moving with a constant speed in a straight line.
    • Non-uniform Motion: An object moving with a varying speed or changing direction.
    • Acceleration: The rate of change of velocity. Formula: Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time

    Uniformly Accelerated Motion

    • Constant Acceleration: Acceleration remains constant throughout the motion.
    • Equations of Motion: Relate initial velocity (u), final velocity (v), acceleration (a), time (t), and displacement (s) in uniformly accelerated motion.
      • v = u + at
      • s = ut + ½ at²
      • v² = u² + 2as
    • Graphical Representation:
      • Velocity-time graph: The slope represents acceleration. The area under the graph gives displacement.
      • Displacement-time graph: The slope represents velocity.
    • Free Fall: Vertical motion under the influence of gravity only. Acceleration due to gravity (g) is approximately 9.8 m/s².

    Scalars and Vectors

    • Scalars: Quantities that have only magnitude (e.g., speed, distance, mass).
    • Vectors: Quantities that have both magnitude and direction (e.g., velocity, displacement, force).
    • Vector Addition: Graphical and analytical methods (parallelogram law, triangle law) are used to add vectors.
    • Vector Subtraction: Subtracting a vector is equivalent to adding the negative of that vector.
    • Components of a Vector: Resolving a vector into its components along different directions.

    Force and Laws of Motion

    • Force: A push or pull that can change the state of rest or motion of an object.
      • Contact Force: Requires physical contact between objects (e.g., friction, normal force).
      • Non-contact Force: Acts at a distance (e.g., gravity, electrostatic force).
    • Newton's First Law of Motion (Inertia): 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 of Motion: The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. Formula: F = ma
    • Newton's Third Law of Motion (Action-Reaction): For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

    Gravitation

    • Gravity: The force of attraction between any two objects with mass.
    • Gravitational Force: Depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.
    • Acceleration Due to Gravity: The acceleration experienced by an object due to the gravitational force of the Earth (or another celestial body).

    Work, Energy, and Power

    • Work: The product of force and the displacement in the direction of the force. Formula: Work = Force × Displacement × cos(θ) (θ is the angle between force and displacement)
    • Energy: The capacity to do work.
      • Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion. Formula: KE = ½ mv²
      • Potential Energy: Energy stored due to position or configuration.
      • Gravitational Potential Energy: Potential energy due to height. Formula: PE = mgh (m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity, h= height)
    • Power: The rate at which work is done. Formula: Power = Work / Time

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    This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of motion in a straight line, including distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration. It also delves into uniformly accelerated motion and the relevant equations that describe this phenomenon. Test your understanding of these essential physics principles!

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