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How does decreasing gravity affect the flight time of a projectile, assuming identical launch speed and launch angle?
How does decreasing gravity affect the flight time of a projectile, assuming identical launch speed and launch angle?
Centrifugal force pulls objects towards the center of a circular path.
Centrifugal force pulls objects towards the center of a circular path.
False (B)
A $2 kg$ mass is swung on a $1 m$ string with a velocity of $2 m/s$. What is the net force on the mass?
A $2 kg$ mass is swung on a $1 m$ string with a velocity of $2 m/s$. What is the net force on the mass?
$8 N$
Torque is calculated as Force multiplied by the __________ Radius.
Torque is calculated as Force multiplied by the __________ Radius.
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Which of the following is the correct formula for Kinetic Energy?
Which of the following is the correct formula for Kinetic Energy?
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Match the type of potential energy with the determining factor:
Match the type of potential energy with the determining factor:
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In a closed system, energy can be created but not destroyed.
In a closed system, energy can be created but not destroyed.
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Which of the following is an example of energy being transformed according to the content?
Which of the following is an example of energy being transformed according to the content?
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What shape is the path of a projectile in motion?
What shape is the path of a projectile in motion?
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The vertical component of projectile motion is constant throughout the flight.
The vertical component of projectile motion is constant throughout the flight.
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What happens to the vertical component of velocity as a projectile reaches its peak?
What happens to the vertical component of velocity as a projectile reaches its peak?
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The time taken to reach the peak of a projectile's flight is equal to ____ the total flight time.
The time taken to reach the peak of a projectile's flight is equal to ____ the total flight time.
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Match the following aspects of projectile motion with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of projectile motion with their descriptions:
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How does gravity on the Moon affect projectile motion compared to Earth?
How does gravity on the Moon affect projectile motion compared to Earth?
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In projectile motion, the upward vertical velocity component increases until the peak is reached.
In projectile motion, the upward vertical velocity component increases until the peak is reached.
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What is the formula to determine maximum height using final velocity?
What is the formula to determine maximum height using final velocity?
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Flashcards
Projectile Motion
Projectile Motion
The motion of an object thrown into the air, affected by gravity.
Gravity's Effect on Projectiles
Gravity's Effect on Projectiles
Gravity inversely affects flight time, height, and distance traveled by a projectile.
Projectile on the Moon
Projectile on the Moon
A projectile on the Moon reaches 6 times greater flight time, height, and distance due to lower gravity.
Centripetal Force
Centripetal Force
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Centrifugal Force
Centrifugal Force
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Torque
Torque
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Work
Work
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Potential Energy Types
Potential Energy Types
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Parabolic Path
Parabolic Path
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Horizontal Component
Horizontal Component
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Vertical Component
Vertical Component
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Maximum Height Formula
Maximum Height Formula
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Flight Time to Peak
Flight Time to Peak
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Moon's Gravity Effect
Moon's Gravity Effect
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Trajectory Calculation
Trajectory Calculation
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Study Notes
Projectile Motion
- Projectile motion involves the movement of an object projected into the air and falling back to the ground or onto a platform
- Projectile motion is typically depicted as a parabolic path, resembling a 'U' shape
- Projectile motion is analyzed by separating it into horizontal and vertical components, represented as vectors
- The horizontal component remains constant due to the absence of horizontal forces
- The vertical component is influenced by gravity, acting downwards
- As the object ascends, the upward vertical component diminishes until it reaches zero at the peak, where the object moves horizontally
- The time to reach the peak equals half the total flight time
- The launch angle is symmetrical to the landing angle, assuming a horizontal landing surface
- Objects launched from a height exhibit an asymmetrical flight path, divided into rising and falling phases
- For projectiles launched from height, the vertical velocity decreases during the ascent and increases during the descent
- Analyzing projectiles involves separately calculating the ascending and descending phases
- Maximum height is determinable using the final velocity formula: v = u + at
- Trajectory is determined by the formula: v² = u² + 2as
- Formulas relating velocity and position are frequently provided within assessment contexts
Gravity's Effects on Projectile Motion
- Projectile motion differs on the Moon, where gravity is approximately one-sixth of Earth's gravity
- A projectile takes six times longer to reach its peak height on the Moon compared to Earth
- Due to weaker gravity, a projectile attains six times greater maximum height on the Moon
- This difference is explained by the proportional relationship between variables in the equations for time to maximum height and maximum height
Gravity vs. Projectile Motion
- Gravity impacts a projectile's flight time, maximum height, and horizontal range, assuming consistent launch speed and angle
- Gravity and these parameters demonstrate an inverse relationship
- For a projectile on the Moon, with one-sixth Earth's gravity, the projectile experiences:
- Six times greater flight time
- Six times greater maximum height
- Six times greater horizontal range
Circular Motion
- Centripetal force acts towards the center of a circular path
- Centrifugal force, acting outwards, is a reaction to centripetal force, creating an outward pulling sensation, as felt in a turning car
- Acceleration in circular motion is calculated as: v² / r (where v is velocity and r is radius)
- The net force on a particle in circular motion is calculated as: m * v² / r (where m is mass)
- Tension in a string supporting a ball in circular motion can be determined using trigonometry and Newton's laws of motion
Torque, Work, and Energy
- Torque is a rotational force applied at a distance from a pivot point
- Torque is calculated as: Force * Perpendicular Radius
- Torque's application explains the ease of opening a door by applying force at the handle versus near the hinge
- Work represents energy transferred due to force acting over a distance
- Work is calculated as: Force * Displacement
- Potential energy is stored energy, capable of transforming
- Three types of potential energy:
- Gravitational Potential Energy: Energy due to height relative to a reference point (usually ground). Calculated as: m * g * h (where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, h is height)
- Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion. Calculated as: 1/2 * m * v² (where m is mass, v is velocity)
- Elastic Potential Energy: Energy stored in springs and elastic materials. Calculated as: 1/2 * k * x² (where k is spring constant, x is compression/change in length)
- The Conservation of Energy principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed
- In a closed system, with no energy losses, the total energy remains constant
- Energy is conserved during projectile motion, with gravitational potential energy converting to kinetic energy, and vice versa, throughout the flight
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of projectile motion, including its parabolic nature and the roles of horizontal and vertical components. It explores how gravity affects the motion and the significance of launch angle. Test your understanding of these key concepts and their implications in physics.
