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Compare and contrast static and kinetic friction.

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

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Compare and contrast static and kinetic friction.

Both are forces that oppose motion (\Ff=μFN\F_f = \mu F_N\Ff​=μFN​). 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}T=f1​.

What is the effect of increasing the mass in a mass-spring system on the period of oscillation?

Increasing the mass increases the period of oscillation. T=2πmkT = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}T=2πkm​​

What is the effect of increasing the length of a simple pendulum on the period of oscillation?

Increasing the length increases the period of oscillation. T=2πLgT = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{L}{g}}T=2πgL​​

What is the effect of applying a net torque to an object?

It causes angular acceleration. τnet=Iα\tau_{net} = I\alphaτnet​=Iα

What happens when a net force acts on an object?

The object accelerates in the direction of the net force. Fnet=maF_{net} = maFnet​=ma

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

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

What happens when work is done on an object?

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

What is the effect of an impulse on an object?

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

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

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

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}Fg​=Gr2m1​m2​​).

What happens when a spring is compressed or stretched?

It stores elastic potential energy (PEs=12kx2PE_s = \frac{1}{2}kx^2PEs​=21​kx2).