What is the effect of applying a net force on an object?

The object accelerates (Fnet=maF_{net} = ma).

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What is the effect of applying a net force on an object?

The object accelerates (Fnet=maF_{net} = ma).

What happens when work is done on an object?

The object's kinetic energy changes (Wnet=ΔKEW_{net} = \Delta KE).

What is the effect of an impulse on an object?

The object's momentum changes (J=ΔpJ = \Delta p).

What is the effect of applying a torque on an object?

The object experiences angular acceleration (τnet=Iα\tau_{net} = I\alpha).

What happens when the distance between two masses increases?

The gravitational force between them decreases (Fg=Gm1m2r2F_g = G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}).

What happens when a spring is compressed or stretched?

It stores elastic potential energy (PEs=12kx2PE_s = \frac{1}{2}kx^2).

Compare and contrast static and kinetic friction.

Both are forces that oppose motion (\Ff=μFN\F_f = \mu F_N). Static friction prevents motion, while kinetic friction opposes motion of sliding objects.

Compare elastic and inelastic collisions.

Elastic: Both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved. Inelastic: Momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy is not.

Compare and contrast period (T) and frequency (f).

Period (T): The time for one complete cycle. Frequency (f): The number of cycles per unit time. They are inversely related: T=1fT = \frac{1}{f}.

How do you analyze projectile motion?

Analyze horizontal and vertical motion separately. Horizontal motion: constant velocity (\ax=0\a_x = 0). Vertical motion: constant acceleration due to gravity (\ay=g=9.8m/s2\a_y = -g = -9.8 m/s^2).

How do you solve problems involving inclined planes?

Resolve forces into components parallel and perpendicular to the plane. Fg=mgsin(θ)F_{g\parallel} = mg \sin(\theta), Fg=mgcos(θ)F_{g\perp} = mg \cos(\theta)

How do you analyze orbital motion?

Set gravitational force equal to centripetal force: GMmr2=mv2rG\frac{Mm}{r^2} = m\frac{v^2}{r}.

How do you apply Newton's Second Law for Rotation?

Use the equation τnet=Iα\tau_{net} = I\alpha to relate net torque to rotational inertia and angular acceleration.