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Compare and contrast static and kinetic friction.
Both are forces that oppose motion (). 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: .
What is displacement?
Displacement (Δx) is the change in position. It's a vector!
Define velocity.
Velocity (v) is the rate of change of displacement. Also a vector!
What is acceleration?
Acceleration (a) is the rate of change of velocity. It's a vector.
Define work in physics.
Work (W) is the transfer of energy by a force. .
What is kinetic energy?
Kinetic Energy (KE) is the energy of motion. .
Define impulse.
Impulse (J) is the change in momentum. .
What is torque?
Torque () is the rotational analog of force. .
Define centripetal acceleration.
Centripetal acceleration () is the acceleration directed towards the center of the circle.
What is gravitational force?
Gravitational Force () is the attractive force between two masses. , where G is the gravitational constant.
Define momentum.
Momentum (p) is the product of mass and velocity. . It is a vector quantity.
What is the effect of applying a net force on an object?
The object accelerates ().
What happens when work is done on an object?
The object's kinetic energy changes ().
What is the effect of an impulse on an object?
The object's momentum changes ().
What is the effect of applying a torque on an object?
The object experiences angular acceleration ().
What happens when the distance between two masses increases?
The gravitational force between them decreases ().
What happens when a spring is compressed or stretched?
It stores elastic potential energy ().