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A student is able to :
describe the effects of balanced forces acting on an object
describe the effects of unbalanced forces acting on an object
determine the relationship between force, mass and acceleration i.e F=ma
Solve problems using F = ma
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Forces acting on an object are said balanced when the net force is
___________.
(b)
(c)
3. Draw the graph and state the relationship between acceleration, a, force, F and
mass, m.
(i)
1
m
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(m is constant)
(ii) Relationship :
(F is constant)
Relationship :
a is __________________ to F
(iii) Combine the relationship:
a is __________________ to m
F = k
; k is constant (k = 1)
F=
(b) The relationship between F, m and a is known as Newtons _____________ law
of ____________.
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4.
(a)
Solution :
(i)
(ii)
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(b)
Solution:
(c)
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1.
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Explanation
From :
F = ma
F = m
F=
mv mu = change of
F=
Impulsive force
1
F
t
mv mu
=
t
Impulsive force is defined as the .........................
F mv mu
. in a collision or
explosion.
Impulse
= force x time
Impulse = Ft =
= change of ..
SI unit for impulse is or ..
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3.
Two eggs of the same mass are released from the same height, as shown in
the figure below. Egg A falls on a concrete floor while egg B falls on a thick
folded towel.
Figure A
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Figure B
Using Figure A and Figure B, compare the conditions of the eggs after the fall and
explain the relationship between the material where the eggs landed and the force acting
on the eggs upon landing.
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4.
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A student is able to :
Describe the importance of safety features in vehicles
Reinforced passenger compartment
Automatic air
____
Padded ___________
Head ______
Shatter proof
___________
Crumple zones
_______________
_________ (ABS)
Safety features
Padded dashboard
Importance
To cushion an impact and increases the ______ __________ of
collision so the __________ _______ produced is thereby reduced
Head rest
To prevent the windscreen from shattering.
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A student is able to :
Explain acceleration due to gravity
State what a gravitational field is
Define gravitational field strength
Determine the value of acceleration due to gravity
Define weight (W) as the product of mass (m) and acceleration due to gravity
(g) i.e W=mg
Solve problems involving acceleration due to gravity
1. Complete the following by fill in the appropriate answer.
a.
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b.
c.
When an object falls without encountering any resistance and under the force of
. only, the object is said to be .
d. All objects freely with the same
feather
vacuum
stone
f. Practically, a free . can only take place in
. where there is no air resistance.
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g.
h.
i.
2. State the differences between weight and mass in the table below.
Weight
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Mass
1.
2.
3. vector quantity
3.
4.
5.
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3. A coconut falls from rest and hit the ground after 1.2 s.
(a) What is the velocity of the coconut just before hits the
ground?
(b) Calculate the height of the coconut before it fall.
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A
student is able to :
Describe situations where forces are in equilibrium
State what a resultant force is
Add two forces to determine the resultant force
Resolve a force into the effective component forces
Solve problems involving forces in equilibrium
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ii)
The net force that acts on an object when two or more forces act on it is known
as the .
iii)
iv)
v)
Horizontal cpmponent Fx =
Vertical component Fy =
2. In the table below, mark and label all the forces that act on the object.
i) A box is at rest on a table.
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v)
60 N
4 kg
30 0
Solution :
vi)
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vii)
4 kg
Smooth pulley
6 kg
Solution :
viii)
5 kg
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3 Forces in equilibrium
i
30
6 kg
ii)
Solution:
1.5 kg
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