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chap 12
20 questions from the practice test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the SI unit of force is the...? | newton |
| which of the following relationships is correct...? | 1N = 1 KG x M/s squared |
| projectile motion is caused by...? | the downward force of gravity and an initial forward velocity |
| the property of matter that resists changes in motioni is called...? | inertia |
| an orange might roll off your cafeteria tray when you stop suddenly because of...? | the balanced forces acting on the orange |
| your weight equals your...? | mass divided by the net force acting on you |
| the acclereation dut to gravity on the surface of mars is about one third the accleration dut to gravity on earths surface. your weight of a space probe on the surface of mars is about...? | one third its weight on earths surface |
| in which of the following are action and reaction forces involved? | all of the above |
| what is conserved when two objects collide in a closed system? | momentum |
| what is the momentum of a 50 kilogram ice scater gliding across the ice at a speed of 5 m/sec? (f=M x A) | 250 KG x M/ s |
| what force is responsible for the repulsion between two positivley-charged particles? | electric |
| as an astronaut travels far away from earth, her weight...? | decreases because gravity decreases |
| the force that keeps an object moving in a circle is called...? | centripetal force |
| the centripetal force acting on a satellite in orbit | all of the above |
| the sun of all the forces acting on an object is called the ___ _____ | net force |
| the force that opposes the motion of objects that touch as they move past eachother is ________ | friction |
| the acceleration og an object is equal to the net _____ acting on the object divided by the objects ____ | friction, mass |
| it usally takes more than force to start an object sliding than it does to keep an object sliding because staic friction is usally _______ than sliding friction | greater |
| the path of motion of a thrown javelin is an example __________ motion | projectile |
| how can an arrow be used to represent size and direction of force? | the length of the arrow equals size of force. the point of the arrow equals direction of force |