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A student observes a toy car rolling across a flat surface and eventually coming to a stop. What force is primarily responsible for this change in motion?
A student observes a toy car rolling across a flat surface and eventually coming to a stop. What force is primarily responsible for this change in motion?
- Magnetic Force
- Gravitational Force
- Frictional Force (correct)
- Applied Force
In a game of tug-of-war, one team is gradually pulling the other team across the center line. What do these observations suggest about the forces at play?
In a game of tug-of-war, one team is gradually pulling the other team across the center line. What do these observations suggest about the forces at play?
- No forces are acting on the rope.
- The forces are unbalanced, with one team exerting a greater force. (correct)
- The forces are balanced, resulting in no motion.
- The forces are balanced, but only until one team gains enough strength.
A box is at rest on an inclined ramp. Which of the following statements best describes the forces acting on the box?
A box is at rest on an inclined ramp. Which of the following statements best describes the forces acting on the box?
- No forces are acting on the box since it is at rest.
- Gravity is balanced by friction and the normal force. (correct)
- Only friction is acting on the box.
- Only gravity is acting on the box.
If two people push on a box from opposite sides with equal force, what will happen to the box?
If two people push on a box from opposite sides with equal force, what will happen to the box?
What effect does friction have on a moving object?
What effect does friction have on a moving object?
A car travels 120 miles in 2 hours. What is its average speed?
A car travels 120 miles in 2 hours. What is its average speed?
How do simple machines make work easier?
How do simple machines make work easier?
Which of the following is an example of energy transfer causing motion?
Which of the following is an example of energy transfer causing motion?
Why does a soccer ball eventually stop rolling on a flat surface?
Why does a soccer ball eventually stop rolling on a flat surface?
How does increasing the angle of an inclined plane (ramp) affect the force required to move an object up the ramp?
How does increasing the angle of an inclined plane (ramp) affect the force required to move an object up the ramp?
A student is pushing a box across the floor. Which of the following would decrease the amount of friction between the box and the floor?
A student is pushing a box across the floor. Which of the following would decrease the amount of friction between the box and the floor?
A lever is used to lift a heavy rock. Where should the fulcrum be placed to minimize the force needed to lift the rock?
A lever is used to lift a heavy rock. Where should the fulcrum be placed to minimize the force needed to lift the rock?
Two cars are in a race. Car A travels at a constant speed of 70 mph, while Car B travels at 80 mph for the first half of the race and then 60 mph for the second half. Assuming the race is long enough, which car will likely win?
Two cars are in a race. Car A travels at a constant speed of 70 mph, while Car B travels at 80 mph for the first half of the race and then 60 mph for the second half. Assuming the race is long enough, which car will likely win?
What is the primary reason ice skaters can glide smoothly on ice?
What is the primary reason ice skaters can glide smoothly on ice?
How is energy transferred when a baseball bat hits a baseball?
How is energy transferred when a baseball bat hits a baseball?
A flagpole uses a pulley system to raise a flag. What is the main benefit of using a pulley in this scenario?
A flagpole uses a pulley system to raise a flag. What is the main benefit of using a pulley in this scenario?
What would happen if there was no friction between your shoes and the ground?
What would happen if there was no friction between your shoes and the ground?
A seesaw is an example of what type of simple machine?
A seesaw is an example of what type of simple machine?
Imagine you are pushing a heavy box across a carpeted floor. What change would make it easier to move the box?
Imagine you are pushing a heavy box across a carpeted floor. What change would make it easier to move the box?
A roller coaster car is at the top of a tall hill. As it speeds down the hill, what type of energy transformation is occurring?
A roller coaster car is at the top of a tall hill. As it speeds down the hill, what type of energy transformation is occurring?
Flashcards
What is a force?
What is a force?
A push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.
What are balanced forces?
What are balanced forces?
Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.
What are unbalanced forces?
What are unbalanced forces?
Forces that are unequal in size, causing a change in an object's motion.
What is friction?
What is friction?
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What is speed?
What is speed?
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What are simple machines?
What are simple machines?
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What is energy transfer?
What is energy transfer?
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Study Notes
- Forces can cause objects to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.
- A force is defined as a push or a pull.
- Kicking a soccer ball exemplifies a push force initiating movement.
- Catching a baseball demonstrates a pull force causing an object to stop.
- A magnet attracting a paperclip shows a non-contact force.
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces
- Balanced forces are equal forces acting on an object that cancel each other out, resulting in no change in motion.
- A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces, gravity pulling down is offset by the table pushing up.
- Unbalanced forces are unequal forces that cause a change in motion.
- In a tug-of-war, if one team pulls harder, the rope moves in their direction due to unbalanced forces.
Friction: The Hidden Force
- Friction is a force that slows down moving objects through rubbing.
- Rubber soles on shoes increase friction with the ground to prevent slipping.
- Ice skaters glide easily as ice reduces friction.
Speed and Motion
- Speed is the measurement of how fast an object is moving, calculated as distance divided by time.
- A car traveling 60 miles in 1 hour has a speed of 60 mph.
Simple Machines
- Simple machines are tools designed to make work easier by altering the direction or magnitude of a force.
- A lever, like a see-saw, lifts a person using this principle.
- A pulley, such as a flagpole rope system, raises a flag.
Energy Transfer in Motion
- Energy can be transferred from one object to another, creating motion.
- A bowling ball (with kinetic energy) transfers energy to bowling pins, knocking them down.
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