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What was the significance of Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton's contributions to understanding motion?
What can a force be used to change in an object?
What is the main reason why a spring expands when a force is applied to it?
What happens when a small force is applied to a box on a rough surface?
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What type of force is responsible for changing the shape of a rubber ball when hit with a hockey stick?
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What is the primary function of the strings X and Y in Fig. 8.3?
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What happens when a force is applied to an object in a direction opposite to its motion?
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What is the result of a force acting on an object in contact with a rough surface?
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What is the primary reason why the block does not move in Fig. 8.4(b)?
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What happens when the pushing force is greater than the friction force in Fig. 8.4(c)?
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What is the result of applying balanced forces to an object?
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What happens when an unbalanced force acts on an object?
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Why does the bicycle slow down when we stop pedaling?
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What is necessary to maintain the motion of a bicycle?
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What is the relationship between the pushing force and the friction force in Fig. 8.4(b)?
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What occurs when two opposite forces of different magnitudes pull the block?
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What was Galileo's father's desire for his son's career?
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What was the title of Galileo's first scientific book?
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What is the reason why we tend to fall backwards when a bus starts moving suddenly?
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What is the underlying principle behind the phenomenon of being thrown to one side when a motorcar makes a sharp turn at high speed?
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What is the result of an unbalanced force being applied to change the direction of motion of a motorcar?
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What is the primary reason why Galileo did not complete his medical degree at the University of Pisa?
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What is the term used to describe the tendency of an object to maintain its state of motion?
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What is the significance of Archimedes' method in Galileo's book 'The Little Balance'?
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What is the correct unit of momentum in the International System of Units?
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What is the relationship between the force applied to an object and the change in its momentum?
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What is the direction of the momentum of an object?
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What is the value of the constant of proportionality, k, in the equation F = kma?
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What is the effect of a continuous push over some time on the momentum of an object?
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What is the unit of acceleration in the International System of Units?
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What is the relationship between the acceleration of an object and the force applied to it?
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What is the definition of one unit of force in the International System of Units?
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What is the primary reason why a fielder in a cricket match may get hurt while holding the catch?
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In a high jump athletic event, why are athletes made to fall on a cushioned bed or on a sand bed?
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What is the primary reason why a karate player can break a slab of ice with a single blow?
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An object of mass 5 kg is acted upon by a constant force for a duration of 3 s. If the velocity of the object increases from 3 m s-1 to 9 m s-1, what is the magnitude of the applied force?
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What is the velocity of the object after 5 s if the force is applied for a duration of 5 s, and the initial velocity is 3 m s-1?
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What is the relationship between the force applied and the rate of change of momentum of an object?
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What is the effect of increasing the duration of the force applied on an object?
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What is the formula to calculate the force applied on an object?
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Study Notes
Understanding Motion
- Until Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton, there was no comprehensive understanding of motion.
- A force can be used to change the magnitude of velocity of an object or to change its direction of motion.
- A force can also change the shape and size of objects.
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
- Balanced forces do not change the state of rest or motion of an object.
- Unbalanced forces act on an object and bring it into motion.
- When two opposite forces of different magnitudes pull an object, the object moves in the direction of the greater force.
Frictional Forces
- Frictional forces arise between two surfaces in contact.
- Frictional forces can balance or oppose the pushing force.
Inertia
- An object maintains its motion under the continuous application of an unbalanced force.
- When an object is suddenly stopped or changed in direction, it tends to continue in its original motion due to inertia.
Momentum
- Momentum is defined as the product of an object's mass and velocity (p = mv).
- The SI unit of momentum is kilogram-metre per second (kg m s-1).
- Momentum has both direction and magnitude.
Force and Acceleration
- The application of an unbalanced force brings a change in the velocity of an object and hence a change in momentum.
- The rate of change of momentum is proportional to the force applied (F = km × (v - u) / t).
- The unit of force is defined as the amount that produces an acceleration of 1 m s-2 in an object of 1 kg mass.
Real-World Applications
- A continuous push over some time results in a gradual acceleration of an object.
- A sudden application of force can result in a large change in momentum, which may cause harm or damage.
- The concept of momentum and force is applied in various fields, such as sports and athletics, to ensure safety and optimize performance.
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This quiz covers the concept of force and momentum in physics, including the effect of force on an object's motion and the relationship between force and momentum.