TTU Physics 1408 Exam 2 Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions vital for understanding the material for the upcoming physics exam.

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Scantron Sheets

Orange answer sheets used for marking final answers during exams.

Kinematic Equations

Equations that describe the motion of objects under constant acceleration.

Newton's First Law

An object at rest tends to stay at rest and an object in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

Newton's Second Law

The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

Gravitational Force

The force of attraction between two masses, typically the Earth and an object near its surface.

Potential Energy

The stored energy of an object due to its position or configuration.

Kinetic Energy

The energy possessed by an object due to its motion.

Conservative Forces

Forces that conserve mechanical energy, such as gravitational force.

Nonconservative Forces

Forces that dissipate mechanical energy, such as friction.

Frictional Force

The resistive force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Work-Energy Theorem

The work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.

Torque

A measure of the effectiveness of a force to cause rotational motion around an axis.

Linear Momentum

The product of an object's mass and its velocity, representing the quantity of motion.

Impulse

The change in momentum resulting from a force applied over a period of time.

Energy Conservation

The total energy in an isolated system remains constant over time.

Frictionless Surface

A theoretical surface with no friction, allowing objects to move freely.