General Knowledge
Theories & Laws
Conceptual
Math
100

What is the difference between a vector and a scalar quantity?

Vector quantity: 3 components <x,y,z>

Scalar quantity: single value

100

According to Newton's first law, if an object does not interact with anything or if the effects of its interactions cancel each other out, then its velocity (and therefore momentum) must be...

constant

100

Which direction best indicates the direction of the ball's average velocity from point A to point B?

-->

100
An asteroid's velocity is observed to be <909.1, -1818.2, 1363.6> m/s. What is the magnitude of its velocity?

2447.8 m/s

200

What are the two conditions a vector describes?

Magnitude & Direction
200

What is Newton's third law?

Every force has an opposite and equal force
200

When a pendulum is at its lowest point, what does its free body diagram look like?

draw on board

200
A big ball of fire is observed to have a velocity of <-890, -325, 90> m/s.What is the unit vector in the direction of the velocity?

<-0.935, -0.341, 0.0946> m/s

300
What is and how do you use the right-hand rule?

A way to find the direction of a cross product of 2 vectors.

Place had along r and curl fingers in the direction of the force. 

Thumb up - counterclockwise force - positive direction

Thumb down - clockwise force - negative direction

300

What is the momentum principle?

delta p = F net x delta t

300

A mass is connected to a spring, and rests on a very low friction surface. You stretch the spring, then release it at time t=0, and the system oscillates horizontally. How is the kinetic and potential energy of the spring-mass system as a function of time represented on a graph?

draw on board

300

What is the dot product of <13, -9, 12> N and <3, 2, 2> m?

45 J

400

What is an alternative formula to the cross-product formula?

lallblsino

400

What is the Work-Energy Principle?

delta E = W

400

For an object moving in circular motion at constant speed, the direction of the net force on the object is always...

in the radial direction toward the center of the circle

400

What is the cross product of <3, 3, 2> and <6, 8, 9>?

<11, -15, 6>