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A block of mass $m$ is placed on a rough inclined plane. What condition involving the angle of inclination, $\theta$, and the coefficient of static friction, $\mu_s$, must be satisfied for the block to remain in equilibrium?

For the block to remain in equilibrium, the component of gravitational force down the inclined plane must be less than or equal to the maximum force of static friction. This is satisfied when $\tan(\theta) \le \mu_s$.

A particle is subjected to two forces: $\vec{F_1} = 2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j}$ N and $\vec{F_2} = -2\hat{i} + 5\hat{j}$ N. What additional force, $\vec{F_3}$, is required for the particle to be in equilibrium?

For equilibrium, the net force must be zero: $\vec{F_1} + \vec{F_2} + \vec{F_3} = 0$. Therefore, $\vec{F_3} = -(\vec{F_1} + \vec{F_2}) = -((2-2)\hat{i} + (-3+5)\hat{j}) = -2\hat{j}$ N.

A car is moving at a constant speed around a circular track. Is the car in equilibrium? Explain your answer.

No, the car is not in equilibrium. Although the speed is constant, the direction is changing, which means the car is accelerating. According to Newton's first law, an object in equilibrium has zero acceleration.

Two blocks are connected by a spring. One block has mass $m_1$ and the other has mass $m_2$. If the spring is stretched, describe the forces acting on each block and how they relate according to Newton's Third Law.

The spring exerts a force on each block. The force on $m_1$ is in the opposite direction to the force on $m_2$. According to Newton's Third Law, the forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction: $\vec{F}{12} = -\vec{F}{21}$. Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched at an angle $\theta$ with an initial velocity $v_0$. Neglecting air resistance, what is the vertical component of the projectile's velocity at the highest point of its trajectory?

At the highest point of the trajectory, the vertical component of the projectile's velocity is zero. Signup and view all the answers

A ball is thrown horizontally from a cliff. How does the horizontal velocity of the ball change during its flight, assuming air resistance is negligible?

The horizontal velocity remains constant throughout the flight, assuming air resistance is negligible. There is no horizontal force acting on the ball. Signup and view all the answers

A cyclist is rounding a curve at a constant speed. What force provides the necessary centripetal acceleration?

The force of friction between the tires and the road provides the necessary centripetal acceleration. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the relationship between the work done by a conservative force and the change in potential energy.

The work done by a conservative force is equal to the negative of the change in potential energy: $W = -\Delta U$. Signup and view all the answers

A block of mass $m$ is placed on a rough inclined plane. What conditions involving the angle of inclination $\theta$ and the coefficient of static friction $\mu_s$ must be met for the block to remain at rest?

For the block to remain at rest, the component of gravitational force down the plane must be balanced by the static friction force. This occurs when $\mu_s \geq tan(\theta)$. Signup and view all the answers

A projectile is launched with an initial velocity $v_0$ at an angle $\theta$ with respect to the horizontal. Neglecting air resistance, what is the projectile's speed at the highest point of its trajectory?

At the highest point, the vertical component of velocity is zero, thus the speed is equal to the horizontal component of the initial velocity: $v_0cos(\theta)$. Signup and view all the answers

A particle is executing simple harmonic motion. Describe how its potential and kinetic energies change during one complete oscillation, and specify the points at which each is maximum and minimum.

Potential energy is maximum at the extreme points and minimum at the mean position. Kinetic energy is maximum at the mean position and minimum at the extreme points. They continuously interchange, but the total energy remains constant. Signup and view all the answers

A car is moving on a banked road. Derive the expression for the optimum speed to avoid wear and tear on the tyres.

The optimum speed $v_0$ on a banked road with banking angle$\theta$ to avoid wear and tear is given by $v_0 = \sqrt{rg \tan(\theta)}$, where $r$ is the radius of the curve and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity. Here, the horizontal component of normal reaction provides the necessary centripetal force. Signup and view all the answers

A force $\vec{F}$ acts on an object, causing a displacement $\vec{d}$. What is the geometrical interpretation of the work done by the force on the object?

The work done is geometrically represented by the component of the force along the direction of the displacement, multiplied by the magnitude of the displacement. It is mathematically expressed as the dot product: $W = \vec{F} \cdot \vec{d} = |F||d|cos(\theta)$. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the concept of conservation of mechanical energy can be used to solve problems involving projectile motion in a uniform gravitational field (neglecting air resistance).

In projectile motion, the total mechanical energy, which is the sum of kinetic and potential energies, remains constant. At any point in the trajectory, $KE_1 + PE_1 = KE_2 + PE_2$. This allows us to find velocities or heights at different points without needing to know the time. Signup and view all the answers

A heat engine operates between two reservoirs at temperatures $T_H$ (hot) and $T_C$ (cold). What is absolute maximum possible efficiency of the heat engine?

The maximum possible efficiency of the heat engine is given by the Carnot efficiency: $\eta = 1 - \frac{T_C}{T_H}$, where temperatures are absolute. Signup and view all the answers

Two objects collide inelastically. Describe how the kinetic energy and momentum of the system change as a result of the collision. Under what conditions is total energy conserved?

In an inelastic collision, kinetic energy is not conserved; some of it is converted into other forms of energy like heat or sound. Momentum, however, is always conserved in the absence of external forces. Total energy including all forms is always conserved. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Momentum SI unit

The SI unit for momentum is kilogram meters per second (kg⋅m/s).

Luminous Intensity SI unit

The SI unit for luminous intensity is the candela (cd).