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In what scenario would the gravitational force between two objects be most significantly reduced?
In what scenario would the gravitational force between two objects be most significantly reduced?
- Halving the distance between the objects.
- Doubling the mass of one object and halving the mass of the other.
- Doubling the distance between the objects. (correct)
- Decreasing the mass of both objects by half.
A box is at rest on a table. Which statement best describes the forces acting on the box?
A box is at rest on a table. Which statement best describes the forces acting on the box?
- No forces are acting on the box because it is at rest.
- Only gravity is acting on the box.
- Gravity is acting on the box and is opposed by the normal force from the table. (correct)
- Gravity is acting on the box and is opposed by static friction.
Considering a scenario with both static and sliding friction, how does the applied force typically relate to the frictional forces at the point when an object begins to move?
Considering a scenario with both static and sliding friction, how does the applied force typically relate to the frictional forces at the point when an object begins to move?
- The applied force is slightly less than the maximum static friction.
- The applied force is equal to the maximum static friction. (correct)
- The applied force is greater than sliding friction, but less than static friction.
- The applied force is equal to the sliding friction.
A skydiver is falling through the air. How does air resistance (a form of fluid friction) affect the skydiver's acceleration?
A skydiver is falling through the air. How does air resistance (a form of fluid friction) affect the skydiver's acceleration?
How do contact and non-contact forces differ in their fundamental interaction mechanisms?
How do contact and non-contact forces differ in their fundamental interaction mechanisms?
A car is driving at a constant velocity on a straight, level road. What can be inferred about the forces acting on the car?
A car is driving at a constant velocity on a straight, level road. What can be inferred about the forces acting on the car?
What distinguishes static friction from sliding friction in dynamic systems?
What distinguishes static friction from sliding friction in dynamic systems?
How does increasing the surface area of an object typically affect fluid friction, assuming all other factors remain constant?
How does increasing the surface area of an object typically affect fluid friction, assuming all other factors remain constant?
Two objects with different masses are dropped simultaneously from the same height in a vacuum. Which statement is true regarding their acceleration and the gravitational force acting on them?
Two objects with different masses are dropped simultaneously from the same height in a vacuum. Which statement is true regarding their acceleration and the gravitational force acting on them?
Considering electric and magnetic forces, what fundamental property underlies their ability to exert force at a distance?
Considering electric and magnetic forces, what fundamental property underlies their ability to exert force at a distance?
Flashcards
Force
Force
A push or pull on an object, measured in newtons (N).
Contact Force
Contact Force
A force requiring direct contact between objects.
Noncontact Force
Noncontact Force
A force that acts between objects without direct contact.
Friction
Friction
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Static Friction
Static Friction
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Sliding Friction
Sliding Friction
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Fluid Friction
Fluid Friction
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Gravity
Gravity
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Mass
Mass
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Gravity and Mass
Gravity and Mass
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Study Notes
- Forces can change the motion of an object.
Gravity & Friction
- Contact forces and non-contact forces exist.
- The law of universal gravitation defines gravity.
- Friction affects the motion of two objects sliding past each other.
Types of Forces
- A force is a push or a pull on an object.
- Forces are measured in newtons (n).
Contact Force
- A push or pull on one object by another object that is touching it.
- Examples include pushing a container, pressing on computer keys, and friction.
Noncontact Force
- A push or pull on one object by another without touching it.
- Examples include gravity, magnetic force, and electrical force.
Types of Friction
- Friction is a force that resists the motion of two objects that are touching.
Static Friction
- Prevents objects from moving or sliding past each other.
Sliding Friction
- Opposes the motion of objects sliding past each other.
Fluid Friction
- Friction between a surface and a fluid such as water or air (air resistance).
Static Friction vs. Sliding Friction
- In static friction, if the applied force is 100N and the static friction is -100N, the Net Force is 0N
- In sliding friction, if the applied force is 200N and the sliding friction is -70N, the Net Force is 130N
Gravity, Mass and Distance
- Gravity is an attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass.
- Mass is the amount of matter in an object.
- The more mass, the more gravitational pull.
- The greater the distance, the less gravitational pull.
Weight vs. Mass
- Weight is the amount of gravitational force exerted on an object and is measured in newtons (N).
- If an astronaut weighs 539N and has a mass of 55kg on Earth, her weight would change if she was on the moon, but not her mass.
Electrical Non-contact Force
- Static charge is an unbalanced positive or negative charge on an object.
- Opposite charges attract each other.
- The same charges repel each other.
- The greater the amount of charge, the greater the electrical force (attraction or repulsion).
- The more distance, the less electrical force.
Magnetic Non-contact Force
- A magnet is an object that attracts metal iron.
- A magnetic pole is the place on a magnet where the force it applies is the strongest.
- Opposite poles (charges) attract each other.
- The same poles (charges) repel each other.
- Increasing magnet size increases magnetic strength.
- Increasing distance decreases magnetic force.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of forces, including contact and non-contact types, gravity, and friction. Learn how these forces influence the motion of objects and their interactions.
