Physics exam 1 review

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the property of matter that describes its resistance to changes in motion, specifically its resistance to acceleration.

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What are the SI units of mass?

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The SI unit of mass is the kilogram (kg).

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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How do you calculate horizontal acceleration?

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What is the net force acting on an object?

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Net force is the total force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's acceleration.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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What is the formula for calculating weight?

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What is the principle of conservation of momentum?

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The principle states that the total momentum of a closed system remains constant if no external forces act on it.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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