Physics Midterm Exam Review

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What is the total distance traveled by an object that moves 100 m North and then 50 m South?

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150 m

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What is the weight of an object with a mass of 12.0 kg?

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118 N

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What is the term for the sum of two or more vectors?

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Resultant

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How can a system be defined in physics?

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A collection of parts that work together to complete a purpose.

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What type of forces are acting when a car speeds up, a dog slows down, and a person turns around a block?

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Unbalanced Forces

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What is the formula for calculating weight?

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Weight = mass × gravitational acceleration (W = mg)

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What is the gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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Approximately 9.81 m/s²

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Define 'vector' in physics.

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A quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

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What is the difference between scalar and vector quantities?

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Scalars have only magnitude, while vectors have both magnitude and direction.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.