What information do Velocity vs. Time graphs provide?
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They illustrate how velocity changes over time.
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What information do Velocity vs. Time graphs provide?
They illustrate how velocity changes over time.
What is torque?
A measure of how much a force acting on an object causes that object to rotate.
What happens to the force of gravitation if the mass of body A is halved, mass of body B is doubled, and the separation increases to thrice the original?
1/6 of the original.
How do the wavelengths of radiation in A and B compare to visible light?
They can be shorter, longer, or just as long.
If the gravitational force of a certain planet is 2/3 that of the Earth, what will be the weight of an object with mass m on Earth?
2/3 (mg).
What frequency and wavelength does AM radio use?
Low frequency and long wavelength.
What frequency and wavelength does FM radio use?
High frequency and short wavelength.
What type of image is formed by a concave mirror?
Real, inverted, and enlarged.
In a seesaw, how must the positions of two people be adjusted to balance it?
The heavier person must sit farther from the fulcrum compared to the lighter person.
What is the formula for electromagnetic force?
F_e = k (q₁ q₂) / r², where k = 8.99 × 10⁹ N m²/C².
What is hyperopia?
Farsightedness; inability to see nearby objects clearly.
What is the movement of particles in a longitudinal wave?
Parallel to the direction of the wave.
What happens to the angular velocity of a rotating object if its moment of inertia is doubled?
It is halved.
If Jenny's mass is 50 kg and the elevator moves upward with a constant acceleration of 0.5 m/s², what will the reading on the scale be?
Greater than 490 N.
What type of image is formed by a diverging mirror?
Virtual, upright, and reduced.
What type of image is formed by a convex mirror?
Virtual, upright, and reduced.
What is the formula for gravitational force?
F_g = G (m₁ m₂) / r², where G = 6.67 × 10⁻¹¹ N m²/kg².
What does Coulomb’s Law of Magnetism describe?
It describes the attraction or repulsion between electric charges or magnetic poles.
What type of image is formed by a converging lens?
Real, inverted, and enlarged.
What is the acceleration due to gravity in free fall?
g = -9.81 m/s².
What is flow rate?
Volume of fluid per time elapsed.
What does the equation Q = mL represent?
The heat (Q) transferred during a phase change, where m is mass and L is latent heat.
What is air resistance or drag?
It describes the forces opposing the relative motion of an object as it passes through the air.
What is the formula for gauge pressure?
P_g = ρgh, where ρ is the density of the fluid, g is gravitational acceleration, and h is fluid height.
What is the formula for Static Force?
F_S = F_N * μ_S
What is the direction of the frictional force when a man is pulling a cart full of gravel?
Opposite to the direction of the cart's movement.
At what time interval is the body moving with increasing speed?
Between b and c.
What is the formula for torque?
𝝉 = 𝑭 × 𝑟 (Torque equals force times moment arm).
What happens to light when it travels obliquely from one transparent medium to another?
Light bends toward or away from the normal as it changes speed.
What happens to a metal initially at 100°C when immersed in lukewarm water?
The metal cools at a temperature less than 100°C, the water evolves heat to the metal, and the water’s temperature will decrease.
What is the Normal Force?
A force exerted on an object by any surface it is in contact with, always perpendicular to that surface.
How much heat is required to raise the temperature of 10 grams of water from 10°C to 50°C?
400 cal.
What happens to an object with a density less than the fluid's density?
The object will float.
What happens to kinetic energy when a body is thrown vertically up?
It loses kinetic energy and acquires potential energy as it rises.
How does air resistance affect falling objects of different masses?
Air resistance causes objects with smaller mass to reach terminal velocity more easily than heavier objects.
What is latent heat of vaporization?
Heat required to change from liquid to gas (or from gas to liquid).
What is the period of a wave?
Time it takes for the wave source to make one complete vibration; reciprocal of frequency.
What is the formula for calculating pressure?
P = F/A
What is the formula for Rolling Force?
F_r = F_N * μ_r
What do Distance or Displacement vs. Time graphs represent?
They show how distance or displacement changes over time.
What is a series circuit?
A circuit where current passes through only one route from the source through several loads and back to the source.
Which form of electromagnetic wave travels at the slowest speed in a vacuum?
All travel at the same speed.
At what time interval is the body at rest?
Between c and d.
At what time interval is the body moving with no acceleration?
Between d and e.
What are the key components to consider in circuits?
Voltage, current, and resistance.
What is displacement?
A vector quantity that refers to how far out of place an object is; it is the object's overall change in position.
What is the formula for Elastic Potential Energy?
PE = 1/2 kx², where k = elastic constant and x = displacement.
What does the equation Q = mcΔT represent?
The heat (Q) transferred, where m is mass, c is specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature.
What is the value range of the index of refraction?
It is always greater than or equal to 1.
What happens to velocity when the cross-sectional area increases?
Velocity decreases.
What is voltage?
The potential difference between points when work is done to move charge between points.
What is the formula for flow rate if the diameter is not given?
D1^2 * V1 = D2^2 * V2.
At which point is the kinetic energy minimum during a vertical flight?
At the highest point of its flight.
What is the trajectory of a projectile in motion?
The path taken by an object in projectile motion is parabolic.
What does the mirror or lens equation relate?
Object distance, image distance, and focal length.
What does Hooke's Law state?
Strain is directly proportional to the cause of deformation (stress).
What does the impulse-momentum theorem state?
The sum of the impulses of all forces acting on an object for a certain time is equal to the change in momentum of the object during that time.
If an object weighs 950 kg and displaces more water than its weight, what will happen?
The solid will float.
How can physics be classified?
As classical (mechanics, thermodynamics, etc.) and modern (quantum and relativity theory) physics.
What is the unit of torque?
N·m (Newton-meter), not Joule.
What is a parallel circuit?
A circuit where general loads are connected to the same voltage source and current is divided among these loads.
How does the current behave in a parallel circuit?
The current is divided among the loads.
How is linear momentum (p) calculated?
p = mv, where m is mass and v is velocity.
What is the formula for conservation of momentum in collisions?
m1v1i + m2v2i = m1v1f + m2v2f
What is the movement of particles in a transverse wave?
Perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.
How is angular momentum (L) defined?
L = Iω, where I is the moment of inertia and ω is angular velocity.
How is hyperopia corrected?
With a converging lens that refracts incoming rays toward the principal axis.
How is the time of fall calculated for a free-falling object?
t = √(2h/g).
What is acceleration?
The rate of change in velocity with respect to time.
How is stress mathematically defined?
Stress = Force / Area.
What is the unit of impulse?
N·s.
How do you calculate the density of an object using its weight in air and water?
Density = Weight in air / (Weight in air - Weight in water) x Density of water.
What is the formula for resistance in terms of resistivity?
R = ρL/A, where R is resistance, ρ is resistivity, L is length, and A is cross-sectional area.
What determines whether the image is virtual or real in curved mirrors?
The type of curved mirror (concave or convex) and the object's position.
What does the coefficient of friction (μ) equal?
μ = tan(θ)
What is Tension?
The pulling force exerted by a stretched rope or cord on an object to which it is attached.
What is the formula representing Newton's Second Law of Motion?
F = ma, where F is the net force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.
What are the three main types of radiation?
Alpha (helium nuclei), beta (electrons), and gamma (high-energy protons).
What is true about the forces acting on a ball rolling along a rough surface and slowing down?
The frictional force is greater than the applied force, and the normal force equals the weight of the ball.
What is the unit of power?
Watt (W)
Who theorized that electromagnetic induction occurs in space without a conductor?
James Clerk Maxwell.
What are derived quantities?
Quantities defined in terms of two or more basic quantities, such as velocity, acceleration, force, and work.
What is a scalar quantity?
A quantity that has magnitude and unit only, such as distance, speed, time, and energy.
What happens to the momentum of a body if no external force acts on it?
The momentum of the body will not change.
What is distance in terms of motion?
A scalar quantity that refers to how much ground an object has covered during its motion.
What are the two main classifications of waves?
Mechanical and electromagnetic waves.
What does the continuity equation in fluid dynamics state?
The rate at which mass enters a system is equal to the rate at which mass leaves the system plus the accumulation of mass within the system.
What does the equation I = q/t represent?
Electric current, where I is electric current, q is the number of charges, and t is time.
What is speed?
A scalar quantity that measures the distance traveled over elapsed time.
What happens when colors of light with varying intensities are mixed?
Another color will be produced.
What is wavelength?
Distance between two corresponding points on a wave train.
How long should a force of 50N be applied to change the momentum of an object by 12 kg·m/s?
0.24 seconds.
What is the resulting temperature when an 80-gram sample of aluminum at 60°C is placed in contact with 20 grams of aluminum at 30°C?
54°C.
What is Bernoulli's principle?
A1 * V1 = A2 * V2.
What does the conservation of thermal energy equation Q_initial = Q_final + Q represent?
The principle that the total heat in a closed system remains constant.
What happens to the volume of a gas when it is heated at constant pressure?
The volume of the gas increases.
At point A, the diameter is 40 cm and the velocity is 10 m/s. If the diameter at point B is 8 cm, what is the velocity at point B?
100 m/s.
What does an increase in molecular collisions cause?
An increase in pressure.
What is Pascal's Principle?
An external pressure exerted on a static, enclosed fluid is transmitted uniformly throughout the fluid.
What is physics?
A branch of science dealing with the interaction of matter and energy.
In a series circuit, how does the current behave?
The current is the same in every part of the circuit.
What is Kinetic Energy?
Energy of an object due to its movement; KE = 1/2 mv².
What is Potential Energy?
Energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.
What is a circuit?
An arrangement of materials that permits electrons to flow, composed of a source of electrical energy, load, and connecting wires.
How many meters did the object travel in the interval from 2 seconds to 9 seconds?
105 m.
What is buoyant force?
An upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of a partially or fully immersed object.
If a 30-kg boy sits 2.0 m from the fulcrum on a seesaw, where must a 40-kg boy sit to balance it?
2.67 m from the fulcrum.
If the mass of a grocery cart is doubled while applying the same force for the same time, what happens to the final speed?
The new final speed would be one-half.
How does increasing the angle of inclination affect the Normal Force?
It reduces the Normal Force.
What is velocity?
A vector quantity that measures the displacement over elapsed time.
What is myopia?
Nearsightedness; inability to see far objects clearly.
What is Ohm's Law?
Current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance, expressed as V = IR.
What is destructive interference?
When waves arrive out of phase, resulting in cancellation of the wave.
What does strain measure?
Strain measures deformation, usually the object's change in length (∆L).
What is the acceleration in the x-coordinate during projectile motion?
The acceleration in the x-coordinate is zero (ax = 0 m/s²).
What is the formula for the mirror or lens equation?
1/dₒ + 1/dᵢ = 1/f.
If two mirrors are at a 60˚ angle, how many images will be formed?
5 images.
What determines the color appearance of an object?
The light that reflects off or transmits through the object.
Which graphs represent an object without acceleration?
Graphs III and IV.
What is a vector quantity?
A quantity that has magnitude, unit, and direction, such as displacement, velocity, force, and acceleration.
If the force between charges q1 and q2 separated by distance d is 100 N, what will be the force between 4q1 and 3q2 placed 2d apart?
300 N.
What does the law of conservation of momentum state?
In any type of collision, the total momentum is always conserved.
What branch of physics deals with heat transfer and work done in the process?
Thermodynamics.
What is the formula for the index of refraction?
n = c/v, where n is the index of refraction, c is the speed of light in a vacuum, and v is the speed of light in the medium.
What is weight in terms of gravitational force?
Weight is the gravitational force that the Earth exerts on a body, calculated as F_w = Mass × g.
How many electrons pass a cross-section of a conductor in 1 second for 1 ampere?
6.3 x 10^18 electrons.
What does Snell's law describe?
The relationship between the angles of incidence and refraction.
What are the primary colors of light?
Red, Blue, and Green.
What happens to the velocity of an object thrown upward?
Velocity decreases as the object goes up due to negative acceleration.
How is myopia corrected?
With a diverging lens that refracts incoming rays toward the principal axis.
Where is the total mechanical energy highest in a closed system?
Total mechanical energy is conserved and is constant at all points.
How is impulse related to momentum?
Impulse is equal to the change in momentum: J = Δp.
What is the unit of pressure?
Pascal (Pa)
What is a force?
A push or pull; it is a vector quantity measured in Newtons.
What is the equation that relates the energy of a photon to its frequency?
E = hf, where h is Planck's constant (6.63 x 10^-34 J-s) and f is frequency.
What is the initial velocity of a body dropped from rest?
The initial velocity is 0 m/s.
What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?
For every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction.
What is the significance of the options provided for Young's Modulus in the example?
They indicate the stiffness of the rope, with lower values suggesting more flexibility.
What is the relationship between current-carrying conductors and magnetic fields?
A current-carrying conductor moves at a right angle to both the direction of current (I) and magnetic field (B).
What happens to the acceleration of a mass if the mass is doubled while applying the same force?
The new acceleration will be half the original value.
What is the equation for magnetic force?
F = B ∙ I ∙ L.
What do Acceleration vs. Time graphs depict?
They represent how acceleration varies over time.
What do electromagnetic waves consist of?
A changing electric field and a changing magnetic field.
What are basic quantities in physics?
Length, mass, time, electric current, temperature, amount of substance, luminosity.
What does the Law of Universal Gravitation describe?
It describes the gravitational force that attracts bodies toward each other.
Why are doorknobs placed at the edge of a door?
To increase the lever arm and thus the torque.
What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy?
PE = mgh, where m = mass, g = 9.81 m/s², and h = height.
What is white light?
The presence of all frequencies of visible light.
How is total displacement calculated?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem: d = √(dx² + dy²).
According to Archimedes’ Principle, what is the magnitude of buoyant force equal to?
The weight of fluid displaced by the object.
What is the formula for vertical distance covered by a free-falling object?
h = 1/2 g t².
What does the moment of inertia (I) represent?
The product of mass and the square of the distance from the center of rotation.
What is elasticity?
The property of matter that enables it to return to its original size and shape when the applied external force is removed.
How is wave frequency expressed?
In hertz, corresponding to the number of vibrations per second.
What is pressure defined as?
Perpendicular force acting on a unit surface.
What factors affect wire resistance?
Length of material, wire diameter, kind of material, temperature, and resistivity.
What is the velocity of two meatballs (2.0 kg at 6.0 m/s and 4.0 kg at rest) immediately after an inelastic collision?
4.0 m/s.
How is the number of images formed between two mirrors calculated?
Number of images = (360/θ) - 1, where θ is the angle between the mirrors.
If the absolute temperature of a gas is doubled and its pressure is quadrupled, what happens to the volume?
The volume will decrease two times.
What occurs when an object reaches its maximum height when thrown upward?
The object momentarily stops (v = 0 m/s).
What is the relationship between the weight of an object in air and its weight in water for buoyancy?
Buoyant Force = Weight in air - Weight in water.
What is radioactivity?
The spontaneous emission of radiation from the nuclei of certain substances.
What happens to energy during radiation?
There is a loss of energy.
In a scenario where a professor and a student walk up the same stairs, who does more work?
Equal work was done by the professor and the student.
What is momentum?
The tendency of a moving object to continue moving and the difficulty encountered in reducing that motion.
What is thermal energy or heat?
Energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature.
What is the unit of electric current?
Ampere.
What is the unit of linear momentum?
kg·m/s.
What does black represent in terms of visible light?
The absence of the visible light spectrum.
What does the Conservation of Mechanical Energy state?
KE₁ + PE₁ = KE₂ + PE₂.
Which metal will have a higher temperature when equal masses of copper and aluminum are given the same amount of energy?
Copper will have a higher temperature.
What is latent heat of fusion?
Heat required to change from solid to liquid (or from liquid to solid).
What is constructive interference?
When waves arrive in phase, reinforcing each other to form a supercrest or supertrough.
What is absolute pressure?
The sum of atmospheric pressure and gauge pressure.
What is the law of reflection?
The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection (Ɵi = Ɵr).
If blood flows from an artery with a cross-sectional area of 50 µm² at 20 mm/s to branches with a total area of 200 µm², what is the velocity in the branches?
0.5 mm/s.
What is electrical power?
The rate at which an appliance uses up electrical energy, measured in watts, expressed as P = VI.
If water flows through a hose with a radius of 1 cm at 1 m/s, what should the radius of the nozzle be for the water to emerge at 4 m/s?
0.25 cm.
What type of wave is sound?
Longitudinal and mechanical.
What is the formula for calculating Young's Modulus?
Y = Stress / Strain = (F/A) / (∆L/L₀).
How does the weight of an astronaut change on the moon compared to Earth?
The astronaut's weight on the moon would be 1/6 of their weight on Earth.
What is the Friction Force?
A force exerted on an object parallel to the surface, opposing sliding.
What is impulse (J) of a force on an object?
J = FΔt, where F is force and Δt is the time interval.
How is white light formed?
By adding the three primary colors of light with the same intensity.
What does the ideal gas law equation PV = nRT represent?
It relates pressure (P), volume (V), temperature (T), amount of substance (n), and the ideal gas constant (R).
How is the image formed in a plane mirror?
The image is reversed and the same size as the object.
In the illustrative example, what is true about the final temperature of the system with copper, silver, and water?
The final temperature of the system will be less than 95 °C.
What is the acceleration in the y-coordinate during projectile motion?
The acceleration in the y-coordinate is due to gravity (ay = g = -9.81 m/s²).
What is the Doppler Effect?
Occurs when the speed of the wave is greater than the speed of the source.
What will eventually happen to the temperatures of copper, silver, and water in the system?
The temperatures will eventually be equal.
What type of wave is light?
Transverse and electromagnetic.
What does pitch refer to in sound waves?
The highness or lowness of sound, determined by frequency.
What does the induced voltage equal?
The rate of change of the magnetic flux.
In an inelastic collision, what is the combined velocity of a 15kg block at 5 m/s and a 10kg block at 3 m/s after they stick together?
4.2 m/s.
What is the formula for Sliding/Kinetic Force?
F_k = F_N * μ_k
What does amplitude represent in a wave?
The highest or lowest displacement from the wave's equilibrium position.
What is the density of water used in calculations?
1,000 kg/m³.
What is Young's Modulus?
A measure of the resistance of a material to elastic (recoverable) deformation under load.
What characterizes a stiff material in terms of Young's Modulus?
A stiff material has a high Young's modulus and changes its shape only slightly under elastic loads.
What is the equation for momentum in terms of Planck's constant and wavelength?
p = hf/c = h/λ, where p is momentum, λ is wavelength, and c is the speed of light.
What is work defined as?
Measure of energy transfer done when a force causes displacement.
What is the formula for calculating work?
W = F × d
What is true about an apple hanging on a tree?
The upward force (tension) is equal to the weight of the apple, and it will remain at rest.
What is the formula for calculating power?
P = ΔW/Δt
If a 0.6 KW electric drill operates for 1 minute, how much work does it do?
36 KJ.
What is the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?
Speed is directly proportional to frequency and wavelength (s = fλ).
What happens to the heat in the system with copper, silver, and water?
Copper loses heat while silver and water absorb heat.
What does Newton's First Law of Motion state?
Bodies at rest will remain at rest, and bodies in motion will continue moving at constant speed in a straight line unless acted upon by a net force.
What is the unit of work?
Joule (J)
What factors maximize magnetic force (F)?
Current (I), strength of magnetic field (B), and length of the conductor (L).
What is the equation for induced voltage?
V = v ∙ B ∙ L.
What is the boiling temperature inside a pressure cooker when the pressure is increased to 1.28 x 10^5 Pa?
The boiling temperature inside the pot is higher than 373 K.
What is the formula representing Pascal's Principle?
F₁/A₁ = F₂/A₂
In the example provided, what is the force exerted by the mountain climber?
80 kg mountain climber exerts a force due to gravity.
What is power defined as?
The rate at which work is done.
What is the relationship between voltage (V) and current (I)?
Current is proportional to voltage.
What is color subtraction?
Determining the ultimate color appearance of an object by identifying which colors of light are subtracted.
What is the relationship between sound wave intensity and amplitude?
Intensity is related to loudness, which is determined by amplitude.
What is a magnetic field?
A region in space where a magnet affects another magnet.
What induces current in a conductor?
When a conductor moves across a magnetic field or when the magnetic field moves with respect to a stationary conductor.
What characterizes a flexible material in terms of Young's Modulus?
A flexible material has a low Young's modulus and changes its shape considerably.
If the external unbalanced force is zero, what happens to a system?
It remains at rest or moves in uniform motion in a straight line at constant speed.
In the same scenario, who exerts greater power?
The student.
What factors affect induced current?
Relative velocity of the conductor and magnetic fields, strength of the magnetic field, and length of the conductor in the field.