Newton's Laws and Egg Drop Flashcard

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What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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The Law of Acceleration, which states that 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 is potential energy?

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The energy an object has due to its position or condition.

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What happens to an egg's potential energy when it is dropped?

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It converts to kinetic energy as it falls.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the force exerted on the ground when an egg hits it?

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Impact force.

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How does increasing the time of impact affect the force experienced by an object?

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It decreases the force experienced by the object.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's Second Law?

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Greater mass results in less acceleration for the same amount of force.

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What is the role of gravity in the egg drop scenario?

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Gravity pulls the egg downward, affecting its potential and kinetic energy.