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What is force?
A push or pull acting upon an object as a result of its interaction with another object.
What is net force?
The sum of all the forces acting on an object.
Balanced force has a net force greater than zero.
False
Unbalanced forces cause an object to change its motion.
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What is inertia?
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What does the law of inertia state?
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How is mass related to inertia?
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Which has more inertia?
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What does the law of acceleration state?
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Greater mass requires less force to accelerate.
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What is the formula relating acceleration and net force?
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What is the net external force exerted on a 3.5 kg papaya with an acceleration of 2.2 m/s²?
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If a constant net force of 200 N accelerates a cart to a velocity of 40 m/s in 10 seconds, what is the mass of the cart?
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What is the average contact force between a 0.050 kg tennis ball rebounding at 25 m/s with contact for 0.005 s?
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Study Notes
Laws of Motion
- Newton's Laws explain the movement and rest of objects in everyday life.
Force
- Defined as a push or pull on an object due to interaction with another object.
Net Force
- The total of all forces acting on an object.
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces
- Balanced forces: Net force equals zero, opposing forces are equal.
- Unbalanced forces: Net force is non-zero, causing motion changes.
Motion and Forces
- Motion results from unbalanced forces acting on an object.
- Force can initiate movement, stop motion, or alter speed/direction.
Newton’s Three Laws of Motion
- Focus on understanding the implications of each law.
Law of Inertia
- Inertia is the resistance of an object to change its state of motion.
- A resting body remains at rest, and a moving body continues moving at constant velocity unless acted on by an unbalanced force.
- Mass relates directly to inertia: greater mass means greater inertia.
Law of Acceleration
- Acceleration (a) is directly proportional to net force (Fnet) and inversely proportional to mass (m) of the object (a ∝ Fnet/m).
- Higher mass requires more force to achieve the same acceleration.
Practical Applications
- Sample problems illustrate calculating net force, mass, and average contact force between colliding objects, emphasizing understanding of acceleration and force interactions.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of Newton's Laws of Motion, a crucial part of the science curriculum for 8th graders. It explores how forces act on objects and influence their movement in our daily lives. Prepare to reinforce your understanding of these essential principles in physics.
