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7273272072APAdvanced Placement.0
7273272703PhysicsThe study of matter and energy. A branch of science that looks at the nature and properties of matter and energy.1
7355921123DistanceThe length of a path between two points. How far an object moves.2
7355926973cmCentimeter3
7355926972HeightThe measurement associated with an object's top-to-bottom dimension.4
7355936738sinSine, or opposite over hypotenuse. y5
7355967037DegreeUnit that temperature is measured in. Unit that measure angles.6
7355974361s/mSeconds per meter.7
7355979743sSecond8
7355983570mMeter9
7355986599m/sMeters per second. Speed10
7355992718Average VelocityThe total displacement divided by the time interval during which the displacement occurred. The ratio of the displacement vector over the change in time.11
7356006278AverageMean Returns the average (Arithmetic Means) of its arguments.12
7356014746VelocitySpeed in a given direction. The speed of an object in a particular direction.13
7356014513Constant VelocityConstant speed and direction. When an object travels the same distance every second.14
7356026510iInitial15
7356032380fFinal16
7356036257dDistance17
7356040922tTime18
7356048867aAcceleration19
7356059448avAverage20
7356077038When is a linear line at the same position as a curve?When the linear line and curve meet.21
7356083447When is a linear line at the same speed as a curve?When the linear line is tangent to the curve.22
7356121028ConceptsDisplacement, position, and distance.23
7356133128Displacement's SymbolRight arrow over (Change in x)24
7356141104Right ArrowVector25
7356144405DeltaTriangle meaning change.26
7356150572xHorizontal and usually labeled as time.27
7356178293Another Symbol Meaning the Same thing as Right Arrow Over Delta xRight arrow over Delta d28
7356186177Position's SymbolRight arrow over d or right arrow over x29
7356195217Right Arrow Over d and Right Arrow Over xLocation from origin.30
7356198988Distance's Symbold or x31
7356203755d and xLength32
7356210785Right Arrow Over (Change in xRight arrow over x final - right arrow over x initial33
7356228265Right Arrow Over xDistance from origin.34
7356233396RateSome quantity divided by time. A ratio that compares two quantities measured in different units.35
7356241660Velocity's SymbolRight arrow over v36
7356250631PositionChanges and is the location of an object. A place where someone or something is located or has been put.37
7356268416Acceleration's SymbolRight arrow over a38
7356274184AccelerationThe rate at which velocity is changing. Change in velocity divided by the time it takes for the change to occur.39
7356313548Right Arrow Over a(Right arrow over (Change in v)) over (Change in t)40
7356329383Right Arrow Over Delta vChange in velocity.41
7356331088Delta tChange in time. t Final - t Initial42
7356338603m/s^2m/s/s Meters per second per second.43
74229622032.0 m/s^22.0 m/s/s The object gains 2.0 m/s of speed per second.44
7422984712v Finalv initial + at45
7423009210(v Final)^2(v initial)^2 + (2a(Change in x))46
7423028397InstantaneousHappening immediately. Done in an instant; immediate.47
7423077634Instantaneous VelocityAt some instant in time. The speed and direction of an object at a particular instant.48
7423101944Slopev average The steepness of a line on a graph.49
7423104869SlopesInstantaneous velocities. A slanted surface.50
7423115457tanTangent y/x51
7423121326d(t)Distance over time.52
7423132965Move Along Curve for...Slope53
7423138364Position Graph has...Time as x-axis label.54
7423146979x-AxisThe horizontal number line on the graph. The horizontal axis of the coordinate plane.55
7423204312y-AxisThe vertical axis on a coordinate plane. The vertical number line on the graph.56
7423214090v Subscript xv subscript x(0) + (a subscript x)t57
7423237569d Finald initial +(v initial)t + .5a(t^2)58
7423251435(v Subscript x)^2(v subscript x(0))^2 + 2(a subscript x)(Change in x)59
7423288978v Subscript av.5(v initial + v final) x over t60
7423301189x Over t.5(v initial + v final)61
7423342653In Projectile Motion, v Initial is the Opposite of...v final62
7423354754sin(Theta)(v subscript y initial) over v initial63
7423354755cosCosign adj/hyp64
7423370433cos(Theta)(v subscript x initial) over v initial65
7423374491tan(Theta)(v subscript y) over (v subscript x)66
7423411778AngleMeasured in degrees. A figure formed by two rays with a common endpoint.67
7423416760psiPounds per square inch of pressure. Ψ68
7423432628Speedm/s Distance/Time69
7423438908hHeight70
7423446334y Finaly initial + (v subscript y initial)t + .5gt^271
7423461412ThetaAngle measure. Θ72
7423491154pPressure and pulse.73
7423503316PPressure, Phosphorus and pulse.74
7423519387gGravity -9.8 m/s^275
7423530531x Finalx initial + (v initial)t + .5a(t^2)76
7423568502Absolute Value of (Right Arrow Over F Subscript f)Greater than or equal to the coefficient of friction times absolute value of (right arrow over F subscript n)77
7423632377FForce, Fluorine, Fahrenheit, Foxtrot, and female.78
7423669013nNumber Nano79
7423658879a Subscript cv^2 over r80
7423682182rRadius81
7423695390Right Arrow Over pm times right arrow over v82
7423708223Delta Right Arrow Over pRight arrow over F times (Change in t)83
7462099397K.5m(v^2) Potassium84
7462152019Change in EW Change in energy.85
7462166691WF parallel to d86
7462196574F Parallel to dFdcos(Theta)87
7462206135Special WSpecial W(0) + at88
7462222309Special TTorque r perpendicular to F89
7462262970r Perpendicular to FrFsin(Theta)90
7462269376LI times Special W Liter91
7462275718Change in LSpecial T times (Change in t)92
7462289641Absolute Value of (Right Arrow Over F Subscript s)k times absolute value of right arrow over x93
7462315624U Subscript s.5k(x^2)94
7462322672Special Pm/V95
7462349354AAmplitude Alpha96
7462354758EEnergy Echo97
7462358687IRotational inertia. Iodine98
7462372373kSpring constant. Kilo99
7462387678lLength100
7462396093TPeriod, temperature, Tango, and Thymine.101
7462899336UPotential energy and Uranium.102
7462912870VVolume, Vanadium, five, and Victor.103
7462935819vSpeed104
7462939733yHeight105
7462957948Right Arrow Over Special A(Sum of right arrow over Special T) over I106
7462981924(Sum of Right Arrow Over Special T) Over I((Right arrow over Special T) subscript (net)) over I107
7463004323Special AAngular acceleration.108
7463012747Coefficient of FrictionThe ratio of the force of friction to the normal force acting between two objects. Number that serves as an index of the interaction between two surfaces in contact.109
7463040847(Change in U) Subscript gmg(Change in y)110
7463057582T Subscript s2 pi times the square root of (m/k)111
7463078352T Subscript p2 pi times the square root of (l/g)112
7463089173Absolute Value of (Right Arrow Over F Subscript g)G times (m(1)m(2) over (r^2))113
7463107088Right Arrow Over g(Right arrow over F subscript g) over m114
7463122108U Subscript G-((Gm(1)m(2)) over r)115
7463142631MechanicsThe study of motion. The branch of physics that addresses the effects of forces on matter.116
7463146426Delta xChange in x (Average velocity) times time117
7463171371If Initial Velocity is equal to Final Velocity for t...(Change in x) = (constant velocity) times time118
7463182105ElectricityThe flow of electrons. A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons.119
7463193426Absolute Value of (Right Arrow Over F Subscript E)k times absolute value of ((q(1)q(2)) over r^2)120
7463215999R(Special P times l) over A Right121
7463227514R Subscript sInitial sum of initial R122
74632792171 Over (R Subscript p)Initial sum of (1 over initial R)123
7463299035qCharge124
7463310064WavesDisturbance that carries energy not matter. Any disturbance that transmits energy through matter or space.125
7463322174Wavelengthv/f Horizontal distance between the crests or between the troughs of two adjacent waves.126
7463351933GeometryThe branch of mathematics involving points, lines, planes, and figures. The study of shapes, angles, and etc.127
8549803874ImpulseJ Change in momentum.128
8549808236J(Average Force) times (Change in Time). Joule Ft129
8549825816FtNs Impulse130
8549832078Momentump The product of an object's mass and velocity.131
8549835911mvkgm/s Momentum132
8549846158How could a person of mass 10m have the same momentum as a car of mass 2111m?The person is traveling 211.1 times faster. (Mass of Person) times (Velocity of Person) = (Mass of Car) times (Velocity of Car)133
8549862929How do momentum and impulse units relate to one another?Ns = kgm/s = J = p Sum of Forces = ma Sum of Forces = m(Change in Velocity) / (Change in Time) (Sum of Forces)(Change in Time) = m(Change in Velocity) J = Change in Momentum Impulse = Change in Momentum134
8549897289SystemAn object or group of objects whose motion is being tracked. An "isolated system" means there is no net external force that affects the motion. There can definitely be forces within the system.135
8556409873Isolated SystemA system that exchanges neither matter nor energy with its surroundings. A closed system on which the net external force is zero.136
8549903969Net External ForceForces outside the system. The total force resulting from a combination of external forces on an object.137
8549907833Forces within the SystemAction-Reaction forces.138
8550147101(Initial Momentum of Object 1) + (Initial Momentum of Object 2)(Final Momentum of Object 1) + (Final Momentum of Object 2)139
8550159108(Mass of Object 1) times (Initial Velocity of Object 1) + (Mass of Object 2) times (Initial Velocity of Object 2)(Mass of Object 1) times (Final Velocity of Object 1) + (Mass of Object 2) times (Final Velocity of Object 2)140
8550170883Sum of Forcesm(Change in Velocity) / (Change in Time) = (m(Final Velocity of Object) - m(Initial Velocity)) / (Change in Time) ((Final Momentum) - (Initial Momentum)) / (Change in Time) = (Change in Momentum) / (Change in Time)141
8550201692(Sum of Forces) times (Change in Time)Change in Momentum142
8550206002If the System is not Isolated...External forces act on the system. Use the impulse-momentum equation: (Change in Momentum) = Force times (Change in Time)143
8550217680Change in MomentumForce times (Change in Time)144
8550235714How to Derive the Relationship between Impulse and Momentum from Newton's 2nd LawSum of Forces = ma Sum of Forces = m(Change in Velocity) / (Change in Time) (Sum of Forces) times (Change in Time) = m(Change in Velocity) J = Change in Momentum145
8550257252Center of Masscom A point in a system that moves as though all the mass is concentrated there and any external forces are applied there.146
8550262743Position Center of Mass(((Mass of Object 1) times (Position of Object 1) + (Mass of Object 2) times (Position of Object 2) + (Mass of Object 3) times (Position of Object 3)) ...) / (((Mass of Object 1) + (Mass of Object 2) + (Mass of Object 3)) ...)147
8550286075Velocity Center of Mass(((Mass of Object 1) times (Velocity of Object 1) + (Mass of Object 2) times (Velocity of Object 2) + (Mass of Object 3) times (Velocity of Object 3)) ...) / (((Mass of Object 1) + (Mass of Object 2) + (Mass of Object 3)) ...)148
8550295064Acceleration Center of Mass(((Mass of Object 1) times (Acceleration of Object 1) + (Mass of Object 2) times (Acceleration of Object 2) + (Mass of Object 3) times (Acceleration of Object 3)) ...) / (((Mass of Object 1) + (Mass of Object 2) + (Mass of Object 3)) ...)149
8550305924How are all com equations related to one another?They have the same form. All equations have terms added together and divided by total mass.150
8550318941Three masses, Mass 1, Mass 2, and Mass 3, are in a line. Mass 1 of mass 10m is a distance 10x away from Mass 2 of mass 3m, which is a distance 3x away from Mass 3 of mass 4m. What is the COM of the three masses? Mass 1 is at the origin. Mass 2 is 10x distance in the positive direction from the origin. Mass 3 is 13x distance in the positive direction from the origin.Position Center of Mass = (0 + 30mx + 52mx) / (10m + 3m + 4m) Position Center of Mass = 82mx / 17m Position Center of Mass = 4.823529412x or (82x / 17)151
8554674042COMCenter of mass or center of motion.152
8554674040A 4 kg mass is 2.1 m away from a wall and an 8 kg mass is 22 m away from a wall. What is the COM of the two masses? The origin is the wall and the objects are in the positive direction.Position Center of Mass = (8.4 kgm + 176 kgm) / 12 kg Position Center of Mass = 184.4 kgm / 12 kg Position Center of Mass = 15.37 m or (461 m / 30)153
8554711619Two people stand facing each other, and push off each other on roller skates. Person A has a mass of 4m and person B has a mass of 10m. If person A moves backward at 10v, determine the velocity of B. x is the unknown variable.4m times (-10v) + 10mx = 0 -40mv + 10mx = 0 10mx = 40mv x = 4v154
8554733411Two people stand facing each other, and push off each other on roller skates. Person A has a mass of 4m and person B has a mass of 10m. If person A moves backward at 10v and person B moves forward at 4v, determine their change in momentum.(Change in Momentum of Person A) = 4m times (Change in Velocity of Person A) (Change in Momentum of Person A) = 4m(-10v) (Change in Momentum of Person A) = -40mv (Change in Momentum of Person A) = -(Change in Momentum of Person B) (Change in Momentum of Person B) = 40mv155
8554753401Two people stand facing each other, and push off each other on roller skates. Person A has a mass of 4m and person B has a mass of 10m. Person A moves backward at 10v and person B moves forward at 4v. If the change in momentum of person A is the opposite of the change in momentum of person B, determine the velocity of the center of mass before the collision.Since the initial velocity of both objects was zero, the velocity center of mass before the collision was zero.156
8554779011Two people stand facing each other, and push off each other on roller skates. Person A has a mass of 4m and person B has a mass of 10m. Person A moves backward at 10v and person B moves forward at 4v. The change in momentum of person A is the opposite of the change in momentum of person B. If the velocity of the center of mass before the collision was zero, determine the velocity center of mass after the collision.Zero (Initial Velocity Center of Mass) = (Final Velocity Center of Mass)157
8554785995What general principle is used for finding the unknown velocity in a collision?Conservation of momentum.158
8554794382After a collision, how do the change in momenta compare?Equal and opposite.159
8554798819What is the general principle of the velocity center of mass in a collision?(Initial Velocity Center of Mass) = (Final Velocity Center of Mass)160
8554810670Person A has a mass of 4m and is moving at speed 4v East, and person B has a mass of 10m and is moving at speed 10v East. After they collide, person B moves at a speed 3v East. Determine the velocity of A. x is the unknown variable.16mv + 100mv = 4mx + 30mv 116mv = 4mx + 30mv 86mv = 4mx 21.5v or (43v / 2) = x161
8554840104Person A has a mass of 4m and is moving at speed 4v East, and person B has a mass of 10m and is moving at speed 10v East. After they collide, person B moves at a speed 3v East and person A moves at a velocity of 21.5v or (43v / 2) East. Determine their change in momentum.(Change in Momentum of Person A) = 4m times (Change in Velocity of Person A) (Change in Momentum of Person A) = 4m(21.5v - 4v) (Change in Momentum of Person A) = 4m(17.5v) (Change in Momentum of Person A) = 70mv (Change in Momentum of Person A) = -(Change in Momentum of Person B) (Change in Momentum of Person B) = -70mv162
8554917494Person A has a mass of 4m and is moving at speed 4v East, and person B has a mass of 10m and is moving at speed 10v East. After they collide, person B moves at a speed 3v East and person A moves at a velocity of 21.5v or (43v / 2) East. The change in momentum of person A is the opposite of the change in momentum of person B. Determine the velocity of the center of mass before the collision.Initial Velocity Center of Mass = (16mv + 100mv) / (4m + 10m) Initial Velocity Center of Mass = 116mv / 14m Initial Velocity Center of Mass = 8.285714286v or (58v / 7)163
8554979330Person A has a mass of 4m and is moving at speed 4v East, and person B has a mass of 10m and is moving at speed 10v East. After they collide, person B moves at a speed 3v East and person A moves at a velocity of 21.5v or (43v / 2) East. The change in momentum of person A is the opposite of the change in momentum of person B and the velocity of the center of mass before the collision is 8.285714286v. Determine the velocity center of mass after the collision.8.285714286v (Initial Velocity Center of Mass) = (Final Velocity Center of Mass)164
8554996507What is the similarity between elastic and inelastic collisions?Momentum is conserved.165
8555003354What are the differences between elastic and inelastic collisions?The type of collision, terminology, and whether or not kinetic energy is conserved.166
8555015760Completely Elastic CollisionsThe objects don't stick together and when they collide their total initial kinetic and potential energies equals their total final kinetic and potential energies. This means that none of their energy is changed into thermal or heat energy. This type of collision is technically not possible because some energy always changes into thermal energy. But, some collisions can approximate this situation.167
8555038930Collision that can Approximate a Completely Elastic CollisionTwo steel balls colliding.168
8555041623Two Steel Balls CollidingThey don't deform much on impact and there is low friction between the balls and surfaces.169
8555048976Inelastic CollisionsThe objects may or may not stick together. Objects collide and become altered and generate heat during the collision.170
8555054371Examples of Inelastic CollisionsTwo cars collide and they may or may not end up together but the cars get bent and there is friction between the tires and road. A ball bounces off a floor and doesn't bounce back to its original height.171
8555124547Terminology of Completely Elastic CollisionsThe same as an elastic collision.172
8555127899Elastic CollisionThe objects in the system have 100% of their kinetic energy after collision. KE is conserved and objects bounce off with the same total speed they had before in different directions.173
8555142434Terminology of Inelastic CollisionsA collision with anything less than 100% of the energy the same after collision.174
8555149954Completely Inelastic CollisionObjects in the system have 0% of their kinetic energy after collision.175
8555162226Is momentum conserved in both elastic and inelastic collisions?Yes because the sum of initial momenta is equal to the sum of final momenta, if there are no external forces on the system.176
8555172845Is kinetic energy conserved in completely elastic collisions?Yes because the sum of initial kinetic energy is equal to the sum of final kinetic energy because there is no thermal energy from friction.177
8555192853noNot or opposite of yes.178
8555186571Is kinetic energy conserved in inelastic collisions?No because the sum of initial kinetic energy is greater than the sum of final kinetic energy because there is thermal energy from friction.179
8555204796Is a tennis ball dropped onto the floor a collision closer to a completely elastic collision or to a completely inelastic collision?A completely elastic collision.180
8555213458Is a hard steel ball dropped onto a hard metal object on the floor a collision closer to a completely elastic collision or to a completely inelastic collision?A completely inelastic collision.181
8555230513Is a hard rubber ball dropped onto a hard metal object on the floor a collision closer to a completely elastic collision or to a completely inelastic collision?A completely elastic collision.182
8555238827What is a force over time graph useful for?If mass and initial velocity are known, the impulse can be used to calculate the instantaneous velocity at different times.183
8555256832A car going at some speed 10v hits a tree. How does a seatbelt and/or airbag help a person survive in terms of the impulse-momentum equation?They extend the amount of time that the force of impact is applied to the person, essentially lowering the impulse to less force per second. The momentum cannot be changed, but lowering the average force puts less stress on the person.184
8555282592Cart 1 of mass 10m moving East at speed 10v collides with cart 2 or mass 3m moving West at 10v in a perfectly elastic collision. Calculate the objects' velocities after collision.(Final Velocity of Cart 1) = (Mass of Cart 2) / (Mass of Cart 1) times (Initial Speed of Cart 2) (Final Velocity of Cart 1) = 3m / 10m times 10v (Final Velocity of Cart 1) = 3v (Final Velocity of Cart 2) = (Mass of Cart 1) / (Mass of Cart 2) times (Initial Speed of Cart 1) (Final Velocity of Cart 2) = 10m / 3m times 10v (Final Velocity of Cart 1) = 33.3v or (100v / 3) Cart 1 has a final velocity of 3v West and cart 2 has a final velocity of 33.3v or (100v / 3) East because in a perfectly elastic collision, if both objects are in motion opposite of each other, objects' velocities after collision are in the opposite direction of each objects original direction of motion.185
8555355718General Principles of a Perfectly Elastic CollisionConservation of momentum, equal and opposite, and initial velocity center of mass is equal to final velocity center of mass.186
8555382334WorkW Force x Distance187
8555537698Energy Added to a System or Removed from a System by an Object that is not Part of the SystemW188
8555546334FdJ W=__189
8555552090Change in DistanceDisplacement190
8555557132Force x DisplacementJoules191
8555560807JoulesNm Unit of energy.192
8555567603If a mass 10m is lifted distance 10d and lowered a distance 10d, what is the net work against gravity?Zero W = F times (Change in Distance) W = Fd + F(-d) W = 0193
8555578821Kinetic EnergyK = .5mv^2 Energy of motion. Energy a moving object has. J = kgm^2/s^2194
8555580417If a mass 10m is moved at a constant speed a distance 10d to the right and then 10d to the left, and the coefficient of friction is mu, what is the net work against friction?20 Fd W = F times (Change in Distance) W = F(10d) + (-F)(-10d) W = 10Fd + 10Fd195
8555623617Impulse-Momentum RelationshipImpulse is equal to the change in momentum of the object that the impulse acts on. The impulse that acts on an object is equal to the change in momentum of the object.196
8555638983Initial VelocityThe starting velocity. The velocity of the object before acceleration causes a change.197
8555646496Final Velocity(Original Velocity) + (Acceleration x Time) Velocity of an object at the end of a time interval.198
8555651450vs.Versus or against.199
8555659857y-InterceptA point (0, b) where the line intersects the y-axis. The y-coordinate of a point where a graph crosses the y-axis.200
8555681250MassThe amount of matter in an object. A measure of the amount of matter in an object. m201
8555684787BeforeInitial Pre202
8555711464AfterFinal Post203
8555713698VectorsQuantities that have both a magnitude and a direction. Quantities that are fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.204
8555745122Velocity-Time GraphPlot of velocity of object as a function of time. Shows how velocity is related to time.205
8555802116Projectile MotionThe curved path an object follows when thrown or propelled near the surface of the Earth. The curved path of an object in free fall after it is given an initial forward velocity.206
8555807452Newton's LawsLaws governing motion. Laws proposed by Isaac Newton that explain how force and motion work.207
8555759859Is it true that an object moving at a constant speed must have no forces acting on it?No208
8555774568Action-Reaction ForcesFor every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. If 50 N is exerted to the right, then 50 N will be reacted to the left.209
8555779243Friction ForceForce that opposes motion of an object when two surfaces are in contact. The force exerted by a surface as an object moves across it or makes an effort to move across it.210
8555789703WeightA measure of the force of gravity on an object. A measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object.211
8555792641Normal ForcesSupport forces perpendicular force of floor on object. The force of 'the ground.' This force holds objects up from falling to the center of the earth.212
8555813027FBDsFree Body Diagrams.213
8555815589Sigma FSum of Force.214
8555824845Would there be less friction when pushing an object at an angle below the horizontal or pulling an object at an angle above the horizontal?Pulling an object at an angle above the horizontal.215
8555844583FBDFree Body Diagram.216
8555847414Force of TensionAlways a pulling force through a rope or string, etc.217
8555850749muCoefficient of friction. む218
8555856703FrictionA force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact. The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.219
8555863912TensionStress that stretches rock so that it becomes thinner in the middle. A force that pulls on a material.220
8555883376A 71.1 kg cyclist rides at 3.11 rpm around a flat 41.1 m circular track. Calculate the cyclist's frequency.Frequency = 3.11 rpm / 60 s Frequency = .05183 Hz or (311 Hz / 6000)221
8556283533A 71.1 kg cyclist rides at 3.11 rpm around a flat 41.1 m circular track and the cyclist's frequency is .05183 Hz. Calculate the cyclist's period.Period = 1 / Frequency Period = (6000 Hz / 311) or 19.2926045 s222
8556313369A 71.1 kg cyclist rides at 3.11 rpm around a flat 41.1 m circular track . The cyclist's frequency is .05183 Hz and has a period of 19.2926045 s. Calculate the cyclist's velocity.Velocity = Distance / Time Velocity = 2 x pi x r / Period Velocity = 2pi41.1m / 19.2926045 s Velocity = 258.2389161 m / 19.2926045 s Velocity = 13.38538382 m / s223
8556355788A 71.1 kg cyclist rides at 3.11 rpm around a flat 41.1 m circular track . The cyclist's frequency is .05183 Hz, has a period of 19.2926045 s, and has a velocity of 13.38538382 m / s. Calculate the cyclist's acceleration.Acceleration = v^2 / r Acceleration = (13.38538382 m / s)^2 / 41.1 m Acceleration = 179.1685 m^2 / s^2 / 41.1 m Acceleration = 4.3593309 m / s^2224
8556398050rpmThe abbreviation for "revolutions per minute," which measures the rotation speed of audio recordings or an object moving in a circular or periodical pattern.225
8556407584Revolutions per MinuteA unit of rotational speed. It is symbolized as rpm.226
8556398049FrequencyHow many wave peaks pass a certain point per given time. The number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time.227
8556418450PeriodA horizontal row of elements in the periodic table. A length or portion of time.228
8556420554Newton's Law of GravitationGravitational pull of an object by another; GMm/(r*r)=mg229
8556433123GravityA force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses. A force that pulls objects toward each other.230
8556442372Planet X has a radius 10r. A satellite is launched from the surface and moves out to an altitude of 11r. Calculate the change in gravity.Initial Force of Gravity = G(Mass of Planet X)(Mass of Satellite) / r^2 Initial Force of Gravity = G(Mass of Planet X)(Mass of Satellite) / (10^2)r Initial Force of Gravity = G(Mass of Planet X)(Mass of Satellite) / 100r Final Force of Gravity = G(Mass of Planet X)(Mass of Satellite) / r^2 Final Force of Gravity = G(Mass of Planet X)(Mass of Satellite) / (11^2)r Final Force of Gravity = G(Mass of Planet X)(Mass of Satellite) / 121r 1 / 100 = 1 / 121 100 / 121 = .826446281 or (100 : 121)231
8556485417Planet X has a radius 10r. A satellite is launched from the surface and moves out to an altitude of 11r. The change in gravity is .826446281. Calculate the change in satellite velocity.Initial Velocity = Distance / Time Initial Velocity = 2 x pi x r / Period Initial Velocity = 2pi10r / Period Initial Velocity = 62.83185307r / Period or (417392r / 6643 Period) Final Velocity = Distance / Time Final Velocity = 2 x pi x r / Period Final Velocity = 2pi11r / Period Final Velocity = 69.11503838r / Period 69.11503838r - 62.83185307r = 6.283185301 m/s232
8556530213Planet X has a radius 10r. A satellite is launched from the surface and moves out to an altitude of 11r. The change in gravity is .826446281 or 100 : 121. The change in satellite velocity is +6.283185301 m / s. Calculate the change in satellite period.Change in Satellite Period = 69.11503838r / Period / (62.83185307r / Period) Change in Satellite Period = 1.1 or (11 : 10)233
8556558838What is the meaning of the term of conservation in laws like momentum or energy or mass or charge conservation?None is lost. The initial total is the final total.234
8556545883EnergyThe ability to do work or cause change. The capacity to do work.235
8556615340What is true of the velocity of the center of mass in a collision?Stays the same.236
8556619299What is true of the change in momenta of two objects colliding?Equal and opposite.237
8556627170Is momentum always conserved?In theory. In reality, some kinetic energy is always lost to thermal energy.238
8556640717A bullet of mass 10m is moving East at speed 611v hits a wood block of mass 2111m moving West at 3v on a frictionless table. If the bullet is embedded in the block, calculate its velocity after impact. x is the unknown variable.10m611v + 2111m(-3v) = 2121mxv 6110mv - 6333mv = 2121mvx -223mv = 2121mvx -.1051390853v or (-223v / 2121) = x The bullet and wood block would have a velocity of .1051390853v or (-223v / 2121) West because West is the negative direction and the momentum of the wood block was larger than the momentum of the bullet.239
8556698594A bullet of mass 10m is moving East at speed 611v hits a wood block of mass 2111m moving West at 3v on a frictionless table. If the bullet is embedded in the block and its velocity is .1051390853v West, calculate the velocity of the center of mass. x is the unknown variable.The velocity center of mass is .1051390853v or (-223v / 2121) West because in this completely inelastic collision, the final velocity is the same as the velocity center of mass.240
8556697139A bullet of mass 21m is moving East at speed 722v hits a wood block of mass 3222m moving West at 4v on a frictionless table. If the bullet passes through the block and exits East at 311v, calculate the block's velocity. x is the unknown variable.21m722v + 3222m4v = 21m311v + 3222mx 15162mv + 12888mv = 6531mv + 3222mx 28050mv = 6531mv + 3222mx 21519mv = 3222mx 6.67877095v or (2391v / 358) = x The wood block would have a velocity of 6.67877095v or (2391v / 358) East because East is the positive direction and the momentum of the bullet was larger than the momentum of the wood block.241
8556760777A bullet of mass 21m is moving East at speed 722v hits a wood block of mass 3222m moving West at 4v on a frictionless table. If the bullet passes through the block and exits East at 311 and the velocity of the wooden block is 6.67877095v East, calculate the velocity of the center of mass. x is the unknown variable.(Velocity of the Center of Mass) = 28050mv / (21m + 3222m) (Velocity of the Center of Mass) = 28050mv / 3242m (Velocity of the Center of Mass) = 8.649398705v242
8556792137A ball of mass 3m and moving East at 10v collides with a ball of mass 4m at rest. If the collision is completely elastic and they don't stick together, what principle(s) is/are used to determine their velocities after collision?Conservation of momentum.243
8556795652A ball of mass 3m and moving East at 10v collides with a ball of mass 4m at rest. If the collision is completely elastic and they don't stick together, calculate their velocities after collision.(Final Velocity of Ball 1) = 0 (Final Velocity of Ball 2) = 3m10v / 4m (Final Velocity of Ball 2) = 30mv / 4m (Final Velocity of Ball 2) = 7.5v or (15v / 2)244

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