Unit Test Review - 8.1 Contact Forces

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What is kinetic energy and how is it calculated?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

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What happens to kinetic energy when the speed of an object increases?

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When the speed of an object increases, its kinetic energy increases. Specifically, kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed.

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What is the relationship between force and deformation in materials?

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The relationship is that the amount of deformation in a material is proportional to the force applied, up to a certain limit known as the elastic limit.

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that forces between two objects are equal in size and opposite in direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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How does air resistance affect the kinetic energy of an object in motion?

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Air resistance opposes the motion of an object, causing some of its kinetic energy to be transferred to the air, which results in a decrease in the object's kinetic energy.

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What factors affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has?

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The amount of kinetic energy an object has is affected by its mass and its velocity. Increasing either mass or velocity will increase kinetic energy.

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What is the significance of peak forces in a collision?

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Peak forces in a collision are significant because they determine the extent of damage and deformation that occurs during the collision.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-3

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How does the deformation of materials relate to the forces applied to them?

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The deformation of materials is directly related to the forces applied; materials that deform less under a given force are typically stiffer or stronger.

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What is the role of contact forces in collisions?

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Contact forces are the forces that act between two objects in direct contact during a collision, influencing the outcome of the collision.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

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What is the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions?

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In elastic collisions, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved, while in inelastic collisions, momentum is conserved but kinetic energy is not.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2