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Newton's Laws of Motion

Question 1
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In a physics problem involving tension in an idealized string pulling two masses across a frictionless surface, which incorrect assumption would most significantly affect calculations concerning system acceleration?

Question 2
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What key difference distinguishes the work done (W=Frcos⁡(θ)W = F r \cos(\theta)W=Frcos(θ)) terms normally used to calculate energy transfer involving straight line movements and angular work done in parallel rotary systems?

Question 3
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If a solid sphere and a hollow sphere of the same mass and radius are released simultaneously from the top of an inclined plane, which will reach the bottom first?

Question 4
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When comparing linear momentum p=mvp = mvp=mv versus angular momentum L=IωL = I\omegaL=Iω, what does ω\omegaω represent compared to vvv?

Question 5
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If a block is placed on a frictionless, inclined plane and given an initial push up the slope, how does increasing the angle of inclination affect the time it takes for the block to return to its starting point?

Question 6
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If a student ignores air resistance when calculating the time it takes for a projectile to reach its maximum height, how does this approximation affect their calculated time?

Question 7
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What happens when disregarding external frictional influences while analyzing conservation momentum scenarios involving colliding objects?

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Question 8
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In a closed system where two ice skaters push off one another and move in opposite directions, what determines how fast each skater moves after pushing off?

Question 9
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What happens when an external force acts upon two colliding objects that stick together during collision?

Question 10
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A bicycle accelerates uniformly from rest; what happens to non-zero tangential acceleration along its rim as you move towards its axis?