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What characteristic distinguishes vector quantities from scalar quantities?
What characteristic distinguishes vector quantities from scalar quantities?
- Vector quantities are always larger in magnitude.
- Scalar quantities are used only for distance, whereas vector quantities are used for displacement.
- Scalar quantities are always positive, but vector quantities can be negative.
- Vector quantities include direction, while scalar quantities do not. (correct)
In physics, why is understanding 'position' considered important?
In physics, why is understanding 'position' considered important?
- Position is only relevant for calculating speed.
- Position is a fundamental element in various equations used to describe motion. (correct)
- Position is the only quantity needed to describe motion.
- Position is important only for objects at rest, not for moving objects.
On a position-time graph, what does an upward sloping diagonal line indicate about an object's motion?
On a position-time graph, what does an upward sloping diagonal line indicate about an object's motion?
- The object is moving at a constant speed towards the origin.
- The object is moving at a constant speed away from the origin. (correct)
- The object is stationary at a position away from the origin.
- The object is accelerating towards the origin.
Consider a scenario where a person walks in a square path, returning to their starting point. Which statement accurately compares the distance and displacement?
Consider a scenario where a person walks in a square path, returning to their starting point. Which statement accurately compares the distance and displacement?
What is the primary difference in the information conveyed by velocity compared to speed?
What is the primary difference in the information conveyed by velocity compared to speed?
In the context of position, what does the 'origin' typically represent?
In the context of position, what does the 'origin' typically represent?
When a position is defined for an object, which of the following pieces of information can be directly determined?
When a position is defined for an object, which of the following pieces of information can be directly determined?
Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
For motion in a straight line (one plane), what graphical tool is best suited to depict movement over time based on a starting point?
For motion in a straight line (one plane), what graphical tool is best suited to depict movement over time based on a starting point?
If an object moves from point A to point B and then back to point A, which statement is true regarding its motion?
If an object moves from point A to point B and then back to point A, which statement is true regarding its motion?
What phenomenon occurs when a pan full of water moves to the left?
What phenomenon occurs when a pan full of water moves to the left?
How is net force mathematically represented according to Newton's second law?
How is net force mathematically represented according to Newton's second law?
Which of the following statements correctly describes mass?
Which of the following statements correctly describes mass?
What unit is used to measure force?
What unit is used to measure force?
What happens when an object is considered to be at rest?
What happens when an object is considered to be at rest?
According to Newton's third law of motion, what occurs for every action force?
According to Newton's third law of motion, what occurs for every action force?
How is acceleration defined?
How is acceleration defined?
What is the primary factor that determines an object's acceleration?
What is the primary factor that determines an object's acceleration?
What role does mechanical energy play in relation to Newton's third law?
What role does mechanical energy play in relation to Newton's third law?
What does balancing forces on an object result in?
What does balancing forces on an object result in?
How is average speed calculated?
How is average speed calculated?
What distinguishes distance from change in position?
What distinguishes distance from change in position?
What type of forces exist between objects that are not in physical contact?
What type of forces exist between objects that are not in physical contact?
What is the measure of an object's resistance to a change in motion known as?
What is the measure of an object's resistance to a change in motion known as?
If two forces of equal magnitude but opposite direction act on an object, what is the result?
If two forces of equal magnitude but opposite direction act on an object, what is the result?
Which of the following correctly describes Newton's second law of motion?
Which of the following correctly describes Newton's second law of motion?
Position vs. time graphs primarily illustrate what aspect of motion?
Position vs. time graphs primarily illustrate what aspect of motion?
Which type of forces would be classified as contact forces?
Which type of forces would be classified as contact forces?
What occurs if you push an object to the right with 5 newtons and someone else pushes to the left with 5 newtons?
What occurs if you push an object to the right with 5 newtons and someone else pushes to the left with 5 newtons?
Newton's third law of motion states that:
Newton's third law of motion states that:
Flashcards
Position
Position
A place or point where something or someone is located in relation to other things.
Origin
Origin
The starting point where an object's motion is measured from.
Scalar Quantity
Scalar Quantity
A quantity that only has a magnitude, such as distance or speed.
Vector Quantity
Vector Quantity
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Position-Time Graph
Position-Time Graph
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Distance
Distance
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Displacement
Displacement
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Speed
Speed
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Velocity
Velocity
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Speed Formula
Speed Formula
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Average Speed
Average Speed
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Force
Force
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Newton's First Law
Newton's First Law
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Newton's Second Law
Newton's Second Law
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Newton's Third Law
Newton's Third Law
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Inertia
Inertia
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Acceleration
Acceleration
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Net force
Net force
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Mass
Mass
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Newton's First Law (Inertia)
Newton's First Law (Inertia)
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Balanced Forces
Balanced Forces
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Unbalanced Forces
Unbalanced Forces
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Study Notes
Position, Distance, and Speed
- Position describes an object's location relative to a reference point.
- Distance is the continuous space between two points.
- Units for both include: miles, kilometers, meters, centimeters, inches, and yards.
- Distance traveled reflects change in position, but they are not the same.
- Change in position is zero if you return to your starting point, but the distance traveled is not.
- Average speed calculates the total distance divided by the total time.
Scalars and Vectors
- Scalar quantities have magnitude only (e.g., speed).
- Vector quantities have magnitude and direction (e.g., velocity).
- Position and velocity are examples of vector quantities.
- Speed and distance are examples of scalar quantities.
- Displacement is the change in position of an object.
- Distance is a scalar measure of how much the position of an object has changed.
- Position-time graphs use time as the independent variable (x-axis) and position as the dependent variable (y-axis).
- Upward sloping lines on position-time graphs indicate motion away from the origin.
Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion
- Forces can change an object's state of rest or motion, direction, or shape/size.
- Forces are vector quantities.
- Forces are additive: the resultant force is the vector sum of all forces.
- Forces can be contact forces (e.g., friction, air resistance, tension) or non-contact forces (e.g., gravity, electromagnetism).
- Newton's First Law (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: Net force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).
- Newton's Third Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Kinematics quantities
- Velocity is speed with a direction.
- Acceleration is the rate at which velocity changes.
- A force can cause a change in velocity.
- Balanced forces have equal magnitudes in opposite directions and cancel each other out.
- An unbalanced force produces a change in an object's velocity.
- Net force is the vector sum of all forces acting on an object.
- Velocity and acceleration are vector quantities.
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