Q: Which of the following best describes the difference between static friction and kinetic friction?

Static friction acts when objects are at rest relative to each other; kinetic friction acts when objects are sliding past each other.

Q: A rotating disk has an angular velocity $\omega$ and angular acceleration $\alpha$. Which kinematic equation describes its angular position $\theta$ after time $t$ if it starts from rest?

$\theta = \frac{1}{2}\alpha t^2$

Q: A block is at rest on a horizontal surface. Which force diagram best represents the forces acting on the block?

A downward force of gravity and an upward normal force of equal magnitude.

Q: Which statement about Newton's third law is correct?

For every force, there is an equal and opposite force acting on a different object.

Q: Which of the following is true about the direction of centripetal acceleration in circular motion?

It is always directed toward the center of the circle.

Question 1

An object moves in a circle with a constant speed. Which statement best describes the direction of its velocity vector at any instant?

Accepted Answer

It is tangent to the circular trajectory at that instant.

Question 2

What is the magnitude of the centripetal (radial) acceleration for an object moving at speed $v$ in a circle of radius $r$?

Accepted Answer

$a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}$

Question 3

If an object is rotating clockwise and speeding up, what are the signs of its angular velocity $\omega$ and angular acceleration $\alpha$?

Accepted Answer

$\omega < 0$, $\alpha < 0$

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the difference between static friction and kinetic friction?

Accepted Answer

Static friction acts when objects are at rest relative to each other; kinetic friction acts when objects are sliding past each other.

Question 5

A car travels around a circular track of radius $50\ \mathrm{m}$ at a constant speed of $20\ \mathrm{m/s}$. What is the magnitude of its centripetal acceleration?

Accepted Answer

$4\ \mathrm{m/s^2}$

Question 6

How many radians are in one complete revolution?

Accepted Answer

$2\pi$

Question 7

Which equation gives the angular speed $\omega$ in terms of the period $T$ for uniform circular motion?

Accepted Answer

$\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$

Question 8

A rotating disk has an angular velocity $\omega$ and angular acceleration $\alpha$. Which kinematic equation describes its angular position $	heta$ after time $t$ if it starts from rest?

Accepted Answer

$	heta = \frac{1}{2}\alpha t^2$

Question 9

A block is at rest on a horizontal surface. Which force diagram best represents the forces acting on the block?

Accepted Answer

A downward force of gravity and an upward normal force of equal magnitude.

Question 10

Which statement about Newton's third law is correct?

Accepted Answer

For every force, there is an equal and opposite force acting on a different object.

Question 11

A 2 kg object is attached to a string and swung in a horizontal circle of radius 1.5 m at a speed of 4 m/s. What is the magnitude of the centripetal force?

Accepted Answer

$21.3\ \mathrm{N}$

Question 12

Which of the following is true about the direction of centripetal acceleration in circular motion?

Accepted Answer

It is always directed toward the center of the circle.

Question 13

A massless rope passes over a frictionless pulley connecting two masses, $m_1$ and $m_2$. If $m_1 > m_2$, what happens when the system is released?

Accepted Answer

$m_1$ moves down and $m_2$ moves up.

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct expression for the component of a vector $A$ along an axis that makes an angle $	heta$ with the vector?

Accepted Answer

$A \cos 	heta$

Question 15

What is the correct SI unit for angular speed?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{rad/s}$

Question 16

Which of the following is greater in magnitude: maximum static friction or kinetic friction?

Accepted Answer

Maximum static friction

Question 17

A wheel rotates with a constant angular acceleration $\alpha$. If its initial angular velocity is $\omega_0$, what is its angular velocity after time $t$?

Accepted Answer

$\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha t$

Question 18

Convert 1 revolution per minute (rpm) to radians per second.

Accepted Answer

$\frac{2\pi}{60}\ \mathrm{rad/s}$

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a key step in solving a word problem using Newton's laws?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring friction unless specified

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