AP Physics Final Fall 2024

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What is the formula to calculate acceleration when a net force is applied?

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Acceleration (a) can be calculated using Newton's second law: a = F_net / m, where F_net is the net force and m is the mass.

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What is the definition of normal force?

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Normal force is the force exerted by a surface that supports the weight of an object resting on it, acting perpendicular to the surface.

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What is the kinematic equation used to find acceleration when initial and final velocities and distance are known?

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How do you calculate the coefficient of static friction?

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The coefficient of static friction (μ_s) is calculated using the formula: μ_s = F_friction / F_normal, where F_friction is the force required to overcome static friction and F_normal is the normal force.

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What kinematic equation is used to find the height of an object in free fall?

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

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According to Newton's second law, the relationship is given by F = m * a, where F is the net force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) is the energy of an object due to its motion, calculated using the formula: KE = rac{1}{2} mv^2, where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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The principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy (PE) is calculated using the formula: PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is the definition of work in physics?

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Work (W) is defined as the product of force and displacement in the direction of the force, calculated using the formula: W = Fd cos(θ), where θ is the angle between the force and displacement.