SLO Forces & Motion Review

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the property of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. It is directly related to the mass of the object; the greater the mass, the greater the inertia.

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What is the formula for calculating net force?

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Net force (F_net) is calculated using the formula: F_net = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

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How do you determine the mass of an object using net force and acceleration?

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To find the mass, rearrange the formula: mass (m) = net force (F_net) / acceleration (a).

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's second law?

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According to Newton's second law, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

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What does a displacement-time graph represent?

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A displacement-time graph shows how the position of an object changes over time. The slope of the graph indicates the object's velocity.

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What does a constant slope on a displacement-time graph indicate?

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A constant slope indicates that the object is moving at a constant speed.

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What is frictional force?

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Frictional force is the force that opposes the motion of an object. It depends on the surfaces in contact and the normal force acting between them.

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How do you calculate the frictional force acting on an object?

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Frictional force (F_friction) can be calculated using the formula: F_friction = coefficient of friction (μ) × normal force (F_normal).

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What is the significance of weight in relation to motion?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object. It affects the object's motion, particularly when considering forces acting on it.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It can be caused by a change in speed or direction.