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Define inertia.
What does a Sankey diagram show?
How much energy is used for each force
What is the definition of forces?
Define accelerate.
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What does net force refer to?
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Define ticker tape.
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What is the Law of conservation of energy?
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Define gravitational energy.
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What is kinetic energy?
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Define potential energy.
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What is Newton's first law?
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What defines Newton's second law?
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What is Newton's third law?
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Define energy.
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What is motion?
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Define energy wastage.
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What does energy conservation mean?
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Define friction.
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What is mass?
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What is nuclear energy?
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What is solar energy?
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Define chemical energy.
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What is thermal energy?
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Define mechanical energy.
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What happens to an object moving at a constant speed through the air?
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What can be concluded from Galileo's experiment with two balls of different masses?
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What is true about the 'block and tackle' machine?
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What was the result of the crumpled sheet of paper and the flat sheet dropped from the window?
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How did the athlete's average speed for the whole session get determined?
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Explain the safety features on a car.
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Study Notes
Useful Formulas
- F = ma: Force equals mass multiplied by acceleration.
- W = Fd: Work equals force multiplied by distance.
- GPE = mgh: Gravitational Potential Energy equals mass multiplied by gravitational acceleration and height.
- g = 9.8 m/s²: Standard gravity on Earth.
Key Terms and Definitions
- Inertia: Resistance of an object to any change in its state of motion.
- Sankey Diagram: Visual representation showing energy flow in a system and energy losses.
- Forces: Push or pull acting upon an object.
- Accelerate: Increase in the speed of an object over time.
- Net Force: The overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.
- Ticker Tape: A tape used for recording motion, showing the time interval and distance covered.
- Law of Conservation of Energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
- Gravitational Energy: Energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.
- Kinetic Energy: Energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
- Potential Energy: Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.
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Newton's Laws of Motion:
- First Law: An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net force.
- Second Law: The acceleration of an object depends on the net force acting on it and its mass.
- Third Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Types of Energy
- Energy: The capacity to do work or produce change.
- Energy Wastage: Loss of energy due to inefficiencies in a system.
- Energy Conservation: The practice of using less energy and making efficient use of the energy available.
- Friction: Force opposing motion between two surfaces in contact.
- Mass: Measure of the amount of matter in an object.
- Nuclear Energy: Energy released during nuclear reactions, either through fission or fusion.
- Solar Energy: Energy harnessed from sunlight.
- Chemical Energy: Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.
- Thermal Energy: Internal energy of an object due to the kinetic energy of its particles.
- Mechanical Energy: Sum of potential and kinetic energy in a system.
Motion and Forces
- An object moving at constant speed through air experiences balanced forces.
- Momentum is defined as the product of mass and velocity; stationary bodies have no momentum.
Practical Experiments and Observations
- Dropping identical masses (rubber ball and modelling clay) from the same height demonstrates gravitational effects.
- 'Block and tackle' machines illustrate energy transfer and efficiency, noting that energy is often lost due to friction.
- Average speed can be calculated through total distances divided by total time taken during physical activities.
Historical Context
- Aristotle's theory of falling objects was challenged by Galileo, who demonstrated that mass does not affect falling speed.
- The experiment with crumpled and flat paper illustrates air resistance affecting fall times.
Safety Features in Cars
- Modern vehicles include safety features such as airbags, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), stability control, crumple zones, and reinforced cabin structures to protect occupants in an accident.
Motion Graphs
- Create motion graphs to analyze position over time, noting changes as movement pauses or accelerates during various intervals.
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Description
This quiz focuses on key physics concepts from the Year 10 Science curriculum. It includes essential formulas and definitions related to force, energy, and motion. Prepare to test your understanding of inertia, Sankey diagrams, and more.
