Physics Honors - 2nd Quarter Review

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What is equilibrium in physics?

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Equilibrium refers to a state where the net force acting on an object is zero, resulting in no acceleration. An object in equilibrium can be at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

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What is net force?

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Net force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object. It determines the object's acceleration according to Newton's second law (F=ma).

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What does Occam's razor suggest when choosing between competing hypotheses?

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Occam's razor suggests that one should select the simpler hypothesis, as it is more likely to be correct.

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How do you calculate power in terms of work done and time?

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Power (P) is calculated as the work done (W) divided by the time (t) taken, expressed as P = W/t.

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What is the unit of power in the International System of Units (SI)?

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The unit of power in SI is the watt (W), which is equivalent to one joule per second (J/s).

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy (PE) is calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is the relationship between work and energy?

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Work done on an object results in a change in its energy. The work-energy principle states that the work done is equal to the change in kinetic energy.

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What is friction and how does it affect motion?

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Friction is a force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact. It can cause an object to slow down or stop.

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What is the significance of the slope of a distance-time graph?

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The slope of a distance-time graph represents the speed of an object. A steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.