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100
Examples include seconds, meters, kg, km.
What is the metric system/ SI units?
100
the net force of a rock if Sam pushes on a rock with 7 N of force to the west. Ryan pushes on the same rock with 10 N force to the east.
What is 3 N to the east?
100
The most effective force
What is C?
100
An object will stay in motion unless acted on by an external force.
What is Newtons First Law?
100
A term used to describe an object falling at the rate of gravity.
What is free fall?
100
When you stretch a rubber band and then release it, it flies across the room. What type of energy does the rubber band have before and after being released?
What is potential energy (when stretched) and kinetic energy (when it flies)?
100
Scientist who developed the equation E=MC ^2
Who is Einstein?
200
A form of acceleration that changes depending on the mass of a planetary item.
What is gravity?
200
Equation used to solve for horizontal distance.
What is "velocity x time"?
200
Another term for mechanical energy.
What is kinetic energy?
200
Energy can not be create nor destroyed, only transferred from one form to another.
What is the law of conservation of energy?
200
Unit used to measure work.
What are joules?
200
When you’re on a merry-go-round and feel pushed outward, which type of force is responsible for this sensation?
What is centrifugal force (or perceived centrifugal force due to inertia)?
200
Scientist responsible for developing plutonium and famous for their work in radiation.
Who is Marie Currie?
300
The first step in solving a physics problem.
What is "determine what the questions asking"?
300
The axis which a projectile travels on.
What are x and y?
300
Power exerted when 500 J of work is done in 5 seconds.
What is 100 w?
300
F=ma
What is Newton's second law?
300
Term used to describe the force that resists motion.
What is friction?
300
When astronauts are in space, they experience "weightlessness." What is happening to the force of gravity in this situation?
What is the spacecraft is in free fall, so the astronauts are not experiencing the normal support force from a surface?
300
Physicist responsible for developing equations/ units for work.
Who is James Joule?
400
An airplane has a velocity of 10,000 m/s. The plane travels for 5 seconds. What is the distance?
what is 50,000 m?
400
An objects angular speed if it makes 10 rotations in 2 minutes.
What is 5 rpms?
400
Work required to move an object 10 meters with 50 N of force.
What is 500 J?
400
F= -Kx
What is Hooke's Law?
400
two words used to describe an object that is balanced. (Ex: a see-saw)
What is rotational equilibrium?
400
When a car accelerates, it transforms fuel into motion. Which type of energy conversion is happening in this case?
What is chemical energy being converted into kinetic energy?
400
Scientists responsible for inspiring newton and his laws on gravity.
Who is Gallileo?
500
The displacement of a football player who travels from 20 yards to 50 yards.
What is a displacement of 30 yards?
500
If 10 N of force is used to loosen a bolt with a 0.2 m wrench. (Solve for torque)
T=2 n/m
500
Power needed to complete 100 J of work in 3 seconds.
What is 33.3 w?
500
Law that states every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
What is Newton's third law?
500
Term used for arrows that show direction.
What are vectors?
500
Pluto's orbit is more elliptical than the orbits of the other planets. How does this affect the gravitational pull between Pluto and the Sun at different points in its orbit?
What is the gravitational force is stronger when Pluto is closer to the Sun and weaker when it is farther away due to the elliptical orbit?
500
Cryptid that originated in Point Pleasant West Virginia
Who is Moth man?
600
The velocity of a cheetah who travels 10 meters in 0.7 seconds.
What is 14 m/s?
600
What is 10?
600
A diagram that shows how energy changes through a system.
What is an energy flow diagram?
600
Work done by a system equals the change in kinetic energy of that system.
What is the work-energy theorem?
600
Term used to describe any force that cause an object to move in a circle.
What is centripetal force?
600
A person is bouncing on a pogo stick. How does the spring force change depending on how fast they jump (their acceleration)?
What is the force from the spring increases with the acceleration of the person as they push down harder?
600
What treats does Santa's reindeer enjoy?
What are carrots or apples?
700
The force of a 80 kg object with an acceleration of 4 m/s^2
What is 320 N?
700
What is a missing force of 20 tons?
700
Term used to describe energy "lost" as heat.
What is entropy?
700
F= G m1 m2/ r
What is the law of universal gravitation?
700
The line about which an object rotates is the _______________. While the area where you apply force is known as ___________.
What is Axis-of-rotation, and what is line-of-action?
700
In a roller coaster ride, you experience rapid acceleration at the bottom of a drop. How does the acceleration affect your body as you reach the peak speed of the descent?
What is the increase in forces (g-forces) acting on your body due to acceleration?
700
Which of the following are examples of cryptids?
Giant Squirrel, Moth man, Yeti, Sasquatch, Loch Ness Monster, Jersey Goat
Moth man, Yeti, Sasquatch, Loch Ness Monster