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Introductory Newtonian Motion
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Introductory Newtonian Motion
physics chapter 1 section 1 review quiz
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What is position in physics?
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An object's location in space relative to a reference point.
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What is velocity in physics?
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The rate of change of position with time, including direction.
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What is mass in physics?
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A measure of an object's inertia.
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What is force in physics?
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A push or pull acting on an object, with magnitude and direction.
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What is acceleration in physics?
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The rate of change of velocity with time, with direction.
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What does inertia describe in Newtonian physics?
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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion.
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How does friction relate to inertia?
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Friction can oppose motion, making inertia harder to observe.
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What is the net force on an object?
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The vector sum of all forces acting on the object.
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What is the relationship between acceleration, net force, and mass?
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Acceleration = Net force divided by mass (a = F_net / m).
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What is the traditional form of Newton's Second Law?
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F_net = m × a.
11
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If you push two cans with the same force, but one has more mass, which accelerates more?
Answer
The can with less mass accelerates more.
12
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What happens to velocity when an external force acts on an object with mass?
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Velocity changes; the object accelerates in the force direction.
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What is a vector quantity?
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A quantity with both magnitude and direction.
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What is meant by ‘net force is the vector sum of all forces’?
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All individual forces add up considering both magnitude and direction.
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If an object is at rest and no external push is applied, what happens according to the first law?
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It remains at rest.
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If an object is moving and no external push is applied, what happens according to the first law?
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It continues to move at constant velocity.
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How is velocity related to position?
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Velocity is the rate of change of position with time.
18
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What is the speed of an object?
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The magnitude of its velocity (how fast it moves).
19
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What is the acceleration direction in F = ma?
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In the direction of the net force.
20
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Why is inertia often described as a tendency to resist changes in motion?
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Because absent external forces, motion state persists.
21
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How would you experimentally determine acceleration of a can on a table under a push?
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Measure velocity change over time or observe motion after push.
22
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What distinguishes velocity from speed?
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Velocity includes direction; speed does not.
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What happens to a body with no external influences and initially in motion?
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It keeps moving in a straight line with constant speed.
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What happens to a body with no external influences and initially at rest?
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It stays at rest.
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What is the unit of acceleration?
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Meters per second squared (m/s^2).
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What is the significance of reference frames in motion?
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Measurements depend on the observer's frame of reference.
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What is the relationship between velocity and direction in acceleration?
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Acceleration is in the direction of the net force, affecting velocity.
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What does ‘net force’ depend on besides individual forces?
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The vector sum of all forces acting on the object.
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What is the essential idea of Newton’s First Law in this material?
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Motion persists unless acted on by external forces.
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What is the effect of external forces on motion according to the summary?
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External forces cause acceleration.