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GAMSAT March 2016 > PHY 5 - Work > Flashcards

PHY 5 - Work Flashcards

1
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If displacement is zero, what is the work done ?

A

0.

Work done = Force x distance moved in direction of force

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Why would you include Cos Ø to the work equation ?

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To take into account that the force applied is not always at the same angle to the displacement. By using Cos Ø you seperate the force into vetical and horizontal components using the adjacent side.

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3
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What are the units of work ?

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1 Joule (J) = 1 newton over 1 metre

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4
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Describe energy in terms of physics ?

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Energy is a scaler, it is a physical quantity capable of producing work.

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5
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Name 8 different types of Energy

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  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Chemical
  • Potential
  • Kinetic
  • Sound
  • Atomic
  • Nuclear
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What happens to the work done if the displacement is at 90º to the force ?

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0 Work done because Cos 90 = 0.

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What is the work done by the force normal ?

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It is a counter-active force, therefore no work is done.

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8
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Describe the work done by friction ?

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Always acts opposite to the direction of motion, Cos 180 º always = a negative value.

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9
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What equation summarises kinetic energy ?

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10
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What equation is described by the work-energy theorem ?

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Change in kinetic energy + change in potential energy = Work

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11
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What is the equation for potential energy derived from the gravitation forces ?

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Potential Energy = mgh

m = mass

g = gravity

h = height

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12
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Explain mechanical energy in relation to frictional forces ?

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They are non-conservative forms of mechanical energy

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13
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What causes friction ?

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Molecular adhesion between tangential surfaces- it is independent of the area of the surfaces touching each other.

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14
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What direction do frictional forces work on ?

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They always oppose the motion

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15
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Name the two types of friction

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  • Static
  • Kinetic
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16
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What is static friction ?

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When the object is not moving, static friction is the force that must be overcome in order to move it.

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17
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Describe friction ?

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A contact force that acts to oppose sliding motion between surfaces.

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18
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Explain when friction would be high or low ?

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Increased if surfaces are dry and rough

Decreased if surfaces are wet and smooth

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19
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What is the Force Normal ?

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The force perpendicular to the surface, typically equal and opposite to the gravitational force.

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20
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What is the coefficicent of friction ?

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It is defined by the materials from which the two surfaces are made, and the relative roughess of the surfaces in contact.

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21
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What factors effect the amount of friction experienced by an object ?

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  • The force normal
  • The coefficient of friction (µ)
22
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Sketch a diagram to demonstrate static friction

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23
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What is kinetic friction ?

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The force of friction when two surfaces are already moving relative to each other.

It is also the force that slows down a moving object when the force of static friction has been overcome.

24
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What is a normal value for a friction coefficient ?

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Usually < 1

µ Kinetic is usually < µ Static

25
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What are the units for the coefficient of friction ?

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There are no units, it is just a numerical value.

26
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Sketch a graph of frictional force vs. Applied force

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27
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How would you calculate Fmax ?

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28
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What happens if F > µN ?

A

The object must accelerate because the maximal static frictional force has been overcome.

29
Q

Describe uniform circular motion

A

A particle moving in a circle at a constant speed.

30
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Why does uniform circular motion occur ?

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Acceleration is due to a change in velocity. For a particle moving in a circle at a constant speed (uniform circular motion), the velocity vector changes continuously in direction, but the magnitude remains the same.

31
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What is centrepetal acceleration ?

A

The velocity is always tangent to the circle, the direction is always changing but the magitude remains the same. This creates an acceleration directed radically inward (ac) (Centre-seeking).

32
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How would you calculate the magnitude of ac ?

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V2/R

Where r = radius of the circle

33
Q

What causes velocity ?

A

Velocity is the result of a net force acting on an object.

34
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How would you calculate the circumference of a circle ?

A

2πr

35
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How would you calculate the radius of a circle ?

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36
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If a particle is moving in a circle, with non-uniform speed, what forces and accelerations will it experience ?

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  • Cetripetal
  • Tangential
37
Q

What is the difference between the Centrifugal force and the Centripedal force ?

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38
Q

What is Newton’s Second law ?

A
39
Q

What is the SI unit for friction ?

A

Kg/m/s2

40
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Compared to the force needed to start sliding an object across a rough, flat floor, the force required to keep the object in motion is… ?

A

Less !

Due to inertia, it is more difficult to get an object moving (overcome static friction) than it is to keep it moving.

41
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Describe mg in terms of physics forces

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Mg = Mass x Gravity.

It is the force (weight) exerted by the object on the earth - this is the normal force that acts against gravity.

42
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What is potential energy ?

A

Energy accumulated by a system that contains it

43
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Define conservation of energy in terms of physics ?

A

The mechanical energy of a system (Er) = the sum of its Kinetic energy and it’s potential energy.

Er = Ek + Ep

44
Q

Describe the theorem of mechanical energy

A

The variation of the mechanical energy of a system is equal to the work of exterior forces acting on the system.

45
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What are the 3 components of the definition of mechanical force ?

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  1. After a round trip, the Ke of a particle on which a force acts, must return to its initial value
  2. After a round trip, the work done on a particle by a force must equal zero
  3. The work done by the force on a particle depends on the initial and final positions of the particle and not on the path taken.
46
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Give an example of a non-conservative force ?

A

Friction

47
Q

Give an example of a conservative force ?

A

Gravity

48
Q

What is the SI unit for power ?

A

Watt (W) = 1 joule per second

49
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What equation describes power ?

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GAMSAT March 2016 (26 decks)

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