PSC 101 Chapter Notes -Inverse-Square Law, Electric Potential Energy, Thermal Energy
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Chapter 1: when the forces on a stationary object add up to zero, the object is in equilibrium static equilibrium, dynamic equilibrium when an object is moving at a constant speed in a straight-line path. Moves at an unchanging speed and direction: net force is zero for both equilibriums, an object under only one force cannot be in equilibrium. Mass and inertia: every material object possesses inertia; the more matter the more inertia, mass is a measure of inertia of a material object. The quantity of matter in an object. Acceleration- rate at which velocity changes w/ time in m/s^2. Air resistance- force of friction action on object due to motion in air. Equilibrium rate- all forces add up to 0. Free fall- falling only under influence of gravity; no air resistance. Friction- resistive force that opposes the motion/ attempted motion of an object past another with which its in contact.