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Chapter 2
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Physics is concerned with the basic principles that describe how the universe works. Physics deals with matter, motion, force, and energy. Intro
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Classical mechanics Waves and sounds Thermodynamics Electromagnetism Quantum mechanics Atomic and nuclear physics Relativity Intro
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Motion is everywhere – walking, driving, flying, etc. This chapter focuses on definition/discussion of: speed, velocity, and acceleration. There are two basic kinds of motion: ◦ Straight line ◦ Circular Intro
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Position – the location of an object ◦ A reference point must be given in order to define the position of an object Motion – an object is undergoing a continuous change in position Description of Motion – the time rate of change of position ◦ A combination of length and time describes motion Section 2.1
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In Physical Science ‘speed’ and ‘velocity’ have different (distinct) meanings. Speed is a scalar quantity, with only magnitude ◦ A car going 80 km/h Velocity is a vector, and has both magnitude & direction ◦ A car going 80 km/h north Section 2.2
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Vector quantities may be represented by arrows. The length of the arrow is proportional to magnitude. 40 km/h80 km/h -40 km/h-80 km/h Section 2.2 Vectors
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Note that vectors may be both positive and negative. Section 2.2
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◦ ( where means ‘change in’) ◦ Over the entire time interval, speed is an average Distance – the actual path length traveled Instantaneous Speed – the speed of an object at an instant of time ( t is very small) ◦ Glance at a speedometer Section 2.2 distance traveled time to travel distance Average Speed = v = d/t or v = d/ t
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Velocity is similar to speed except a direction is involved. Displacement – straight line distance between the initial and final position w/ direction toward the final position Instantaneous velocity – similar to instantaneous speed except it has direction Section 2.2 displacement total travel time Average velocity =
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Displacement is a vector quantity between two points. Distance is the actual path traveled. Section 2.2
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Describe the speed of the car above. GIVEN: d = 80 m & t = 4.0 s SOLVE: d/t = 80 m/4.0 s = 20 m/s = average speed Velocity would be described as 20 m/s in the direction of motion (east?) Section 2.2 EQUATION: v = d/t
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How far would the car above travel in 10s? EQUATION: v = d/t REARRANGE EQUATION: vt = d SOLVE: (20 m/s) (10 s) = 200 m Section 2.2
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GIVEN: ◦ Speed of light = 3.00 x 10 8 m/s = (v) ◦ Distance to earth = 1.50 x 10 8 km = (d) EQUATION: ◦ v = d/t rearrange to solve for t t = d/v t = 0.500 x 10 3 s = 5.00 x 10 2 s = 500 seconds Section 2.2 SOLVE: t = d/v = 1.50 x 10 11 m 3.00 x 10 8 m/s
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Section 2.2
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GIVEN: ◦ t = 365 days (must convert to hours) ◦ Earth’s radius (r) = 9.30 x 10 7 miles CONVERSION: ◦ t = 365 days x (24h/day) = 8760 h MUST FIGURE DISTANCE (d): d = ? Recall that a circle’s circumference = 2 r d=2 r (and we know and r!!) Therefore d = 2 r = 2 (3.14) (9.30 x 10 7 mi) Section 2.2
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SOLVE EQUATION: ADJUST DECIMAL POINT: Section 2.2 d/t = 2 (3.14) (9.30 x 10 7 mi) = 0.00667 x 10 7 mi/h 8760 h v = d/t v = avg. velocity = 6.67 x 10 4 mi/h = 66,700 mi/h
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Radius of the Earth = R E = 4000 mi Time = 24 h Diameter of Earth = 2 r = 2 (3.14) (4000mi) ◦ Diameter of Earth = 25,120 mi v = d/t = (25,120 mi)/24h = 1047 mi/h Section 2.2
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Changes in velocity occur in three ways: ◦ Increase in magnitude (speed up) ◦ Decrease in magnitude (slow down) ◦ Change direction of velocity vector (turn) When any of these changes occur, the object is accelerating. Faster the change Greater the acceleration Acceleration – the time rate of change of velocity Section 2.3
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A measure of the change in velocity during a given time period Section 2.3 Avg. acceleration = change in velocity time for change to occur Units of acceleration = (m/s)/s = m/s 2 In this course we will limit ourselves to situations with constant acceleration. a = = vtvt v f – v i t (v f = final & v i = initial)
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As the velocity increases, the distance traveled by the falling object increases each second. Section 2.3
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A race car starting from rest accelerates uniformly along a straight track, reaching a speed of 90 km/h in 7.0 s. Find acceleration. GIVEN: v o = 0, v f = 90 km/h, t = 7.0s WANTED: a in m/s 2 Section 2.3 v f = 90 km/h = 25 m/s a = = = 3.57 m/s 2 v f –v o t 25 m/s – 0 7.0 s
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Rearrange this equation: at = v f – v o v f = v o + at (solved for final velocity) This equation is very useful in computing final velocity. Section 2.3 v f – v o t Remember that a =
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If the car in the preceding example continues to accelerate at the same rate for three more seconds, what will be the magnitude of its velocity in m/s at the end of this time (v f )? a = 3.57 m/s 2 (found in preceding example) t = 10 s v o = 0 (started from rest) Use equation: v f = v o + at v f = 0 + (3.57 m/s 2 ) (10 s) = 35.7 m/s Section 2.3
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Special case associated with falling objects Vector towards the center of the earth Denoted by “g” g = 9.80 m/s 2 Section 2.3
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Direction is positive if to the right. Direction is negative if to the left. Acceleration is positive (right) if: Moving to right and speeding up Moving to left and slowing down Acceleration is negative (left) if: Moving to left and speeding up. Moving to right and slowing down.
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 02468 Time in seconds Velocity The increase in velocity is linear. Slope = acceleration Section 2.3
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If frictional effects (air resistance) are neglected, every freely falling object on earth accelerates at the same rate, regardless of mass. Galileo is credited with this idea/experiment. Astronaut David Scott demonstrated the principle on the moon, simultaneously dropping a feather and a hammer. Each fell at the same acceleration, due to no atmosphere & no air resistance. Section 2.3
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d = ½ gt 2 This equation will compute the distance (d) an object drops due to gravity (neglecting air resistance) in a given time (t). Section 2.3
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A ball is dropped from a tall building. How far does the ball drop in 1.50 s? GIVEN: g = 9.80 m/s 2, t = 1.5 s SOLVE: d = ½ gt 2 = ½ (9.80 m/s 2 ) (1.5 s) 2 = ½ (9.80 m/s 2 ) (2.25 s 2 ) = ?? m Section 2.3
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A ball is dropped from a tall building. How far does the ball drop in 1.50 s? GIVEN: g = 9.80 m/s 2, t = 1.5 s SOLVE: d = ½ gt 2 = ½ (9.80 m/s 2 ) (1.5 s) 2 = ½ (9.80 m/s 2 ) (2.25 s 2 ) = Section 2.3 11.0 m
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What is the speed of the ball in the previous example 1.50 s after it is dropped? GIVEN: g = a = 9.80 m/s 2, t = 1.5 s SOLVE: v f = v o + at = 0 + (9.80 m/s 2 )(1.5 s) Speed of ball after 1.5 seconds = 14.7 m/s Section 2.3
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Distance is proportional to t 2 –Remember that (d = ½ gt 2 ) Velocity is proportional to t –Remember that (v f = at ) Section 2.3
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0 50 100 150 200 02468 Velocity Distance Time in seconds Section 2.3
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Acceleration due to gravity occurs in BOTH directions. ◦ Going up (-) ◦ Coming down (+) The ball returns to its starting point with the same speed it had initially. v o = v f Section 2.3
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Although an object in uniform circular motion has a constant speed, it is constantly changing directions and therefore its velocity is constantly changing directions. ◦ Since there is a change in direction there is a change in acceleration. What is the direction of this acceleration? It is at right angles to the velocity, and generally points toward the center of the circle. Section 2.4
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Supplied by friction of the tires of a car The car remains in a circular path as long as there is enough centripetal acceleration. Section 2.4
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This equation holds true for an object moving in a circle with radius (r) and constant speed (v). From the equation we see that centripetal acceleration increases as the square of the speed. We also can see that as the radius decreases, the centripetal acceleration increases. Section 2.4 v2rv2r a c =
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Determine the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration of a car going 12 m/s on a circular track with a radius of 50 m. Section 2.4
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Determine the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration of a car going 12 m/s on a circular track with a radius of 50 m. GIVEN: v = 12 m/s, r = 50 m SOLVE: Section 2.4 a c = = = 2.9 m/s 2 v2rv2r (12 m/s) 2 50m
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Compute the centripetal acceleration in m/s 2 of the Earth in its nearly circular orbit about the Sun. GIVEN: r = 1.5 x 10 11 m, v = 3.0 x 10 4 m/s SOLVE: Section 2.4 a c = = = v2rv2r (3.0 x 10 4 m/s) 2 1.5 x 10 11 m 9.0 x 10 8 m 2 /s 2 1.5 x 10 11 m a c = 6 x 10 -3 m/s 2
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An object thrown horizontally combines both straight-line and vertical motion each of which act independently. Neglecting air resistance, a horizontally projected object travels in a horizontal direction with a constant velocity while falling vertically due to gravity. Section 2.5
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An object thrown horizontally will fall at the same rate as an object that is dropped. Multiflash photograph of two balls Section 2.5 Copyright © Standard HMCO copyright line
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Section 2.5
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Combined Horz/Vert. Components Vertical Component Horizontal Component + = Section 2.5
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Angle of release Spin on the ball Size/shape of ball/projectile Speed of wind Direction of wind Weather conditions (humidity, rain, snow, etc) Field altitude (how much air is present) Initial horizontal velocity (in order to make it out of the park before gravity brings it down, a baseball must leave the bat at a high velocity) Section 2.5
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d = ½at 2 (distance traveled, starting from rest) d = ½gt 2 (distance traveled, dropped object) g = 9.80 m/s 2 = 32 ft/s 2 (acceleration, gravity) v f = v o + at (final velocity with constant a) a c = v 2 /r (centripetal acceleration) Review vtvt v f –v o t a = = (constant acceleration) v = d/t (average speed)
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