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An object moves from point A to point B and then back to point A. Which statement is true regarding the object's displacement and distance?
An object moves from point A to point B and then back to point A. Which statement is true regarding the object's displacement and distance?
- Displacement is zero, and distance is equal to twice the distance between A and B. (correct)
- Displacement and distance are both zero.
- Displacement and distance are both equal to the distance between A and B.
- Displacement is non-zero, and distance is zero.
Under what condition is the average velocity of an object equal to its instantaneous velocity?
Under what condition is the average velocity of an object equal to its instantaneous velocity?
- When the object's displacement is zero.
- When the object is accelerating uniformly.
- When the object is moving with zero acceleration. (correct)
- When the object is moving with non-uniform acceleration.
A car accelerates from rest at a constant rate. Which of the following is true about the car's acceleration?
A car accelerates from rest at a constant rate. Which of the following is true about the car's acceleration?
- The acceleration is zero.
- The acceleration is decreasing.
- The acceleration is constant. (correct)
- The acceleration is increasing.
A ball is thrown upwards. Assuming air resistance is negligible, what is its acceleration at the highest point?
A ball is thrown upwards. Assuming air resistance is negligible, what is its acceleration at the highest point?
Two cars, A and B, are moving in the same direction with velocities 60 km/h and 40 km/h, respectively. What is the magnitude of the relative velocity of car A with respect to car B?
Two cars, A and B, are moving in the same direction with velocities 60 km/h and 40 km/h, respectively. What is the magnitude of the relative velocity of car A with respect to car B?
The area under a velocity-time graph represents what physical quantity?
The area under a velocity-time graph represents what physical quantity?
An object's position-time graph is a straight line with a non-zero slope. What does this indicate about the object's motion?
An object's position-time graph is a straight line with a non-zero slope. What does this indicate about the object's motion?
A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly to a velocity of 20 m/s in 5 seconds. What is the car's acceleration?
A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly to a velocity of 20 m/s in 5 seconds. What is the car's acceleration?
A train is moving at a constant velocity of 30 m/s. If it needs to stop in 6 seconds, what is the required deceleration?
A train is moving at a constant velocity of 30 m/s. If it needs to stop in 6 seconds, what is the required deceleration?
What is the physical interpretation of the derivative of velocity with respect to time?
What is the physical interpretation of the derivative of velocity with respect to time?
An object is thrown upward with an initial velocity $u$. What is the displacement of the object when it returns to its initial point, neglecting air resistance?
An object is thrown upward with an initial velocity $u$. What is the displacement of the object when it returns to its initial point, neglecting air resistance?
A car travels half of its journey with a speed of $v_1$ and the other half with a speed of $v_2$. What is the average speed of the car for the entire journey?
A car travels half of its journey with a speed of $v_1$ and the other half with a speed of $v_2$. What is the average speed of the car for the entire journey?
An object is dropped from a height $h$. What is its speed just before hitting the ground, assuming negligible air resistance?
An object is dropped from a height $h$. What is its speed just before hitting the ground, assuming negligible air resistance?
The slope of an acceleration-time graph represents the rate of change of acceleration. What is this quantity commonly known as?
The slope of an acceleration-time graph represents the rate of change of acceleration. What is this quantity commonly known as?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between instantaneous speed and instantaneous velocity?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between instantaneous speed and instantaneous velocity?
A particle's position is given by $x(t) = 3t^2 - 2t + 1$. What is the particle's velocity at $t = 2$ seconds?
A particle's position is given by $x(t) = 3t^2 - 2t + 1$. What is the particle's velocity at $t = 2$ seconds?
A motorcycle traveling east accelerates at a rate of $2 m/s^2$. If its initial velocity is $10 m/s$ east, what is its velocity after $5$ seconds?
A motorcycle traveling east accelerates at a rate of $2 m/s^2$. If its initial velocity is $10 m/s$ east, what is its velocity after $5$ seconds?
Two objects are thrown vertically upwards with initial velocities of $v$ and $2v$ respectively. What is the ratio of the maximum heights they reach?
Two objects are thrown vertically upwards with initial velocities of $v$ and $2v$ respectively. What is the ratio of the maximum heights they reach?
Car A is traveling at 20 m/s and car B is traveling at 30 m/s in the same direction. Car A accelerates at $2 m/s^2$. What is the relative acceleration of car A with respect to car B?
Car A is traveling at 20 m/s and car B is traveling at 30 m/s in the same direction. Car A accelerates at $2 m/s^2$. What is the relative acceleration of car A with respect to car B?
A ball is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with initial velocity $u$. At the same instant, another ball is dropped from a height $h$ directly above the first ball. If they collide in mid-air, what is the height at which they collide?
A ball is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with initial velocity $u$. At the same instant, another ball is dropped from a height $h$ directly above the first ball. If they collide in mid-air, what is the height at which they collide?
Flashcards
Displacement
Displacement
Change in position of an object, with both magnitude and direction.
Distance
Distance
Total length of the path traveled by an object, without regard to direction.
Velocity
Velocity
Rate of change of displacement; a vector quantity.
Speed
Speed
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Acceleration
Acceleration
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Uniform Motion
Uniform Motion
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Non-uniform Motion
Non-uniform Motion
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Average Velocity
Average Velocity
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Average Speed
Average Speed
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Instantaneous Velocity
Instantaneous Velocity
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Instantaneous Speed
Instantaneous Speed
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Average Acceleration
Average Acceleration
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Instantaneous Acceleration
Instantaneous Acceleration
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Velocity-Time Relation
Velocity-Time Relation
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Displacement-Time Relation
Displacement-Time Relation
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Velocity-Displacement Relation
Velocity-Displacement Relation
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Relative Velocity
Relative Velocity
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Free Fall
Free Fall
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Velocity in Position-Time graph
Velocity in Position-Time graph
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Acceleration in Velocity-Time graph
Acceleration in Velocity-Time graph
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Study Notes
Key Concepts
- Displacement is a vector quantity, characterized by both magnitude and direction, representing the change in an object's position.
- Distance is a scalar quantity, representing the total path length traveled by an object, irrespective of direction.
- Velocity, a vector quantity, signifies the rate at which displacement changes over time.
- Speed, a scalar quantity, indicates the rate at which distance changes over time.
- Acceleration, a vector quantity, measures the rate at which velocity changes over time.
- Uniform motion is defined by constant velocity and zero acceleration.
- Non-uniform motion is defined by changing velocity and non-zero acceleration.
Displacement vs. Distance
- Displacement is the distance between points A and B, including the direction from A to B, when an object moves in a straight line.
- Total distance traveled is twice the distance between A and B, but displacement becomes zero if an object moves from point A to point B and then back to A.
- Displacement can be positive, negative, or zero, while distance is always positive or zero.
Velocity and Speed
- Total displacement divided by total time gives average velocity.
- Total distance traveled divided by total time gives average speed.
- Instantaneous velocity is the derivative of the position function with respect to time, representing the limit of average velocity when the time interval approaches zero.
- Instantaneous speed refers to the magnitude of instantaneous velocity.
- Average velocity and instantaneous velocity are equivalent in uniform motion.
Acceleration
- The change in velocity divided by the time interval gives average acceleration.
- Instantaneous acceleration is the derivative of the velocity function with respect to time, or the second derivative of the position function with respect to time. It's also the limit of the average acceleration when the time interval approaches zero.
- Speed increases when acceleration and velocity are in the same direction.
- Speed decreases (deceleration or retardation) when acceleration and velocity are in opposite directions.
Equations of Motion (Constant Acceleration)
- Applies only when acceleration is constant and in a straight line.
- v = u + at describes final velocity (v) as a function of initial velocity (u), constant acceleration (a), and time (t).
- s = ut + (1/2)at² describes displacement (s) as a function of initial velocity (u), constant acceleration (a), and time (t).
- v² = u² + 2as describes final velocity (v) as a function of initial velocity (u), constant acceleration (a), and displacement (s).
- s = ((u+v)/2) * t describes displacement (s) as a function of initial velocity (u), final velocity (v), and time (t).
Graphical Representation
- Instantaneous velocity corresponds to the slope of the tangent at any point on a position-time graph.
- Instantaneous acceleration corresponds to the slope of the tangent at any point on a velocity-time graph, with displacement represented by the area under the curve.
- The change in velocity corresponds to the area under the curve on an acceleration-time graph.
Relative Velocity
- The velocity of object A as observed from object B is the relative velocity of object A with respect to object B.
- VAB = VA - VB gives the mathematical representation, where VAB is the velocity of A with respect to B, and VA and VB are the velocities of A and B with respect to the ground.
- The magnitude of relative velocity is the difference of individual velocities when two objects move in the same direction.
- The magnitude of relative velocity is the sum of their individual velocities when two objects move in opposite directions.
Freely Falling Bodies
- Free fall represents motion with constant acceleration, where acceleration is due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s²).
- Equations of motion with constant acceleration are applicable to freely falling bodies, with 'a' replaced by 'g.'
- In free fall, objects accelerate downwards at a constant rate, assuming air resistance is negligible.
- Gravity decelerates an object thrown upwards until its velocity becomes zero at the highest point, after which it accelerates downwards.
- The time taken to ascend equals the time taken to descend to the original height in the absence of air resistance.
Important Points
- Consistent coordinate system choice is crucial for sign conventions for displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
- Air resistance is often neglected but can significantly impact motion, particularly at higher speeds.
- Equations of motion with constant acceleration only apply when acceleration remains constant.
- Calculus (derivatives and integrals) provides a more versatile approach to analyzing motion, particularly when acceleration varies.
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