IPC C1 Study Guide

Position

Where an object is located.

Velocity

Speed with direction.

Acceleration

Change in velocity over time.

Position-Time Graph

A graph where the slope represents velocity.

Velocity-Time Graph

A graph where the slope represents acceleration.

Newton’s Second Law

Expressed as F=ma, it relates force, mass, and acceleration.

Net Force

Total force acting on an object, considering direction.

Balanced Forces

Forces that result in no change in motion.

Unbalanced Forces

Forces that cause acceleration.

Momentum

Calculated as p=mv (mass times velocity).

Impulse

Change in momentum due to force over time.

Strong Nuclear Force

The force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.

Electromagnetism

The force dealing with electrically charged particles.

Weak Nuclear Force

The force that holds quarks together in a neutron and is responsible for radioactive decay.

Gravitational Force

An attractive force that increases with mass and decreases with distance.