Conceptual

Physical
Science
5th Edition

Chapter 1:
PATTERNS OF
MOTION AND
EQUILIBRIUM
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 This lecture will help you
understand:
• Aristotle on Motion
• Galileo’s Concept of Inertia
• Mass—A Measure of Inertia
• Net Force
• The Equilibrium Rule
• Support Force
• Dynamic Equilibrium
• The Force of Friction
• Speed and Velocity
• Acceleration

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 Aristotle on Motion
Aristotle classified motion into two kinds:

• Natural motion –
motion that is straight up or straight down
• Violent motion –
imposed motion resulting from an external
push or pull

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 Galileo’s Concept of Inertia
Italian scientist Galileo demolished Aristotle’s
assertions in early 1500s.
In the absence of a force, objects once set in
motion tend to continue moving indefinitely.

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 Galileo’s Concept of Inertia
Legend of the Leaning
Tower of Pisa:

Galileo showed that

dropped objects fall to
the ground at the same
time when air resistance
is negligible.

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 Galileo’s Concept of Inertia
Discovery:
In the absence of friction, no force is
necessary to keep a horizontally moving
object moving.

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 Galileo’s Concept of Inertia
Experiment:
Balls rolling down inclined planes and then
up others tend to roll back up to their
original heights.

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 Galileo’s Concept of Inertia
Conclusion:
The tendency of a moving body to keep
moving is natural—every material object
resists change in its state of motion. This
property of things to resist change is called
inertia.

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 Galileo’s Concept of Inertia
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

The use of inclined planes for Galileo’s experiments helped

him to

A. eliminate the acceleration of free fall.

B. discover the concept of energy.
C. discover the property called inertia.
D. discover the concept of momentum.

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 Galileo’s Concept of Inertia
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

The use of inclined planes for Galileo’s experiments helped

him to

A. eliminate the acceleration of free fall.

B. discover the concept of energy.
C. discover the property called inertia.
D. discover the concept of momentum.

Explanation:
Note that inertia is a property of matter, not a reason for the
behavior of matter.

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
The amount of inertia possessed by an object depends on
the amount of matter—the amount of material that
composes it—its mass:

greater mass  greater inertia

smaller mass  smaller inertia

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
Mass
• Quantity of matter in an object
• Measure of inertia or sluggishness that an
object exhibits in response to any effort made
to start it, stop it, or change its state of motion
in any way

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
Weight
• Amount of gravitational pull on an object
• Proportional to mass

Twice the mass  twice the weight

Half the mass  half the weight

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
Mass versus volume:
• Mass involves how much matter an object
contains
• Volume involves how much space an object
occupies

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

The concept of inertia mostly involves

A. mass.
B. weight.
C. volume.
D. density.

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

The concept of inertia mostly involves

A. mass.
B. weight.
C. volume.
D. density.

Explanation :
Anybody get this wrong? Check the title of this slide! :-)

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
Kilogram
• standard unit of measurement for mass
• on Earth’s surface, 1 kg of material weighs
10 newtons
• away from Earth
(on the Moon), 1 kg of
material weighs less
than 10 newtons

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

When the string is pulled down slowly, the top string

breaks, which best illustrates the

A. weight of the ball.

B. mass of the ball.
C. volume of the ball.
D. density of the ball.

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

When the string is pulled down slowly, the top string

breaks, which best illustrates the

A. weight of the ball.

B. mass of the ball.
C. volume of the ball.
D. density of the ball.

Explanation:
Tension in the top string is the
pulling tension plus the weight of
the ball, both of which break the top
string.
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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

When the string is pulled down quickly, the bottom string

breaks, which best illustrates the

A. weight of the ball.

B. mass of the ball.
C. volume of the ball.
D. density of the ball.

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

When the string is pulled down quickly, the bottom string

breaks, which best illustrates the

A. weight of the ball.

B. mass of the ball.
C. volume of the ball.
D. density of the ball.

Explanation:
It is the “laziness” of the ball that
keeps it at rest resulting in the
breaking of the bottom string.

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
Measure of compactness
Density is the measure of how much mass
occupies a given space

Equation for density:

Density = mass
volume

in grams per cubiccentimeter or

kilograms per cubic meter

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

The density of 1 kilogram of iron is

A. less on the Moon.

B. the same on the Moon.
C. greater on the Moon.
D. All of the above.

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 Mass—A Measure of Inertia
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

The density of 1 kilogram of iron is

A. less on the Moon.

B. the same on the Moon.
C. greater on the Moon.
D. All of the above.

Explanation:
Both mass and volume of 1 kilogram of iron is the same
everywhere, so density is the same everywhere.

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 Net Force
Force
simply a push or a pull
Net force
• combination of all forces that act on an object
• changes an object’s motion

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 Net Force
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

A cart is pushed to the right with a force of 15 N while being

pulled to the left with a force of 20 N. The net force on the
cart is

A. 5 N to the left.
B. 5 N to the right.
C. 25 N to the left.
D. 25 N to the right.

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 Net Force
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

A cart is pushed to the right with a force of 15 N while being

pulled to the left with a force of 20 N. The net force on the
cart is

A. 5 N to the left.
B. 5 N to the right.
C. 25 N to the left.
D. 25 N to the right.

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 The Equilibrium Rule
The equilibrium rule:
The vector sum of forces acting on a non-
accelerating object or system of objects
equals zero.

Mathematical notation: F = 0.

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 The Equilibrium Rule
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

The equilibrium rule, F = 0, applies to

A. vector quantities.
B. scalar quantities.
C. Both of the above.
D. Neither of the above.

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 The Equilibrium Rule
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

The equilibrium rule, F = 0, applies to

A. vector quantities.
B. scalar quantities.
C. Both of the above.
D. Neither of the above.

Explanation:
Vector addition takes into account + and – quantities that can
cancel to zero. Two forces (vectors) can add to zero, but there is
no way that two masses (scalars) can add to zero.

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 Support Force
Support force
• is force that supports
an object on the surface
against gravity
• is also normal force

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 Support Force
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

When you stand on two bathroom scales, with one foot on

each scale and weight evenly distributed, each scale will
read

A. your weight.
B. half your weight.
C. zero.
D. actually more than your weight.

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 Support Force
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

When you stand on two bathroom scales, with one foot on

each scale and weight evenly distributed, each scale will
read

A. your weight.
B. half your weight.
C. zero.
D. actually more than your weight.

Explanation:
You are at rest on the scales, so F = 0. The sum of the two
upward support forces is equal to your weight.

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 Dynamic Equilibrium
An object that moves at constant velocity is in
equilibrium.

When two or more forces cancel to zero on a

moving object, then the object is in equilibrium.

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 Dynamic Equilibrium
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

A bowling ball is in equilibrium when it

A. is at rest.
B. moves steadily in a straight-line path.
C. Both of the above.
D. None of the above.

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 Dynamic Equilibrium
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

A bowling ball is in equilibrium when it

A. is at rest.
B. moves steadily in a straight-line path.
C. Both of the above.
D. None of the above.

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 The Force of Friction
Friction
• the resistive force that opposes the motion or
attempted motion of an object through a fluid
or past another object with which it is in
contact
• always acts in a direction to oppose motion

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 The Force of Friction
Friction (continued)
• between two surfaces, the amount depends
on the kinds of material and how much they
are pressed together
• due to surface bumps and also to the
stickiness of atoms on the surfaces of the two
materials

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 The Force of Friction
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

The force of friction can occur

A. with sliding objects.

B. in water.
C. in air.
D. All of the above.

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 The Force of Friction
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

The force of friction can occur

A. with sliding objects.

B. in water.
C. in air.
D. All of the above.

Explanation:
Friction can also occur for objects at rest. If you push horizontally
on your book and it doesn’t move, then friction between the book
and the table is equal and opposite to your push.

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 The Force of Friction
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

When Nellie pushes a crate across a factory floor at

constant speed, the force of friction between the crate and
the floor is

A. less than Nellie’s push.

B. equal to Nellie’s push.
C. equal and opposite to Nellie’s push.
D. more than Nellie’s push.

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 The Force of Friction
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

When Nellie pushes a crate across a factory floor at

constant speed, the force of friction between the crate and
the floor is

A. less than Nellie’s push.

B. equal to Nellie’s push.
C. equal and opposite to Nellie’s push.
D. more than Nellie’s push.

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 The Force of Friction
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

When Nellie pushes a crate across a factory floor at an

increasing speed, the amount of friction between the crate
and the floor is

A. less than Nellie’s push.

B. equal to Nellie’s push.
C. equal and opposite to Nellie’s push.
D. more than Nellie’s push.

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 The Force of Friction
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

When Nellie pushes a crate across a factory floor at an

increasing speed, the amount of friction between the crate
and the floor is

A. less than Nellie’s push.

B. equal to Nellie’s push.
C. equal and opposite to Nellie’s push.
D. more than Nellie’s push.

Explanation:
The increasing speed indicates a net force greater than zero.
Her push is greater than the friction force. The crate is not in
equilibrium.

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 Speed and Velocity
Speed is described as the distance covered
per amount of travel time
Equation for speed:
Speed = distance covered
travel time


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 Speed and Velocity
Average speed
• is total distance traveled divided by travel time
• equation:
average speed = total distance covered
travel time

Instantaneous speed
• is speed at any instant of time

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 Speed and Velocity
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

The average speed in driving 30 km in 1 hour is the same

average speed as driving

A. 30 km in one-half hour.
B. 30 km in two hours.
C. 60 km in one-half hour.
D. 60 km in two hours.

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 Speed and Velocity
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

The average speed in driving 30 km in 1 hour is the same

average speed as driving

A. 30 km in one-half hour.
B. 30 km in two hours.
C. 60 km in one-half hour.
D. 60 km in two hours.

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 Motion is Relative
• Everything is always
moving.
• At this moment, your
speed relative to the
Sun is about 100,000
kilometers per hour.
• When we say a space
shuttle travels at
30,000 kilometers per
hour, we mean
relative to the Earth.

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 Motion is Relative
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

A hungry bee sees a flower in a 5-m/s breeze. How fast

and in what direction should the bee fly in order to hover
above the flower?

A. It should fly toward the flower, then at 5 m/s into the breeze.
B. It should fly with the breeze at 5 m/s away from the flower.
C. The bee will not be able to fly in a 5-m/s breeze.
D. The bee will not be able to reach the flower.

Explanation:
When just above the flower, it should fly at 5 m/s in order to hover
at rest. This is why bees grip onto a flower to prevent from being
blown off.

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 Motion is Relative
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

A hungry bee sees a flower in a 5-m/s breeze. How fast

and in what direction should the bee fly in order to hover
above the flower?

A. It should fly toward the flower, then at 5 m/s into the breeze.
B. It should fly with the breeze at 5 m/s away from the flower.
C. The bee will not be able to fly in a 5-m/s breeze.
D. The bee will not be able to reach the flower.

Explanation:
When just above the flower, it should fly at 5-m/s in order to hover
at rest. This is why bees grip onto a flower to prevent from being
blown off.

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 Acceleration
Galileo first formulated the
concept of acceleration in
his experiments with
inclined planes.

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 Acceleration
Acceleration is the rate at which
velocity changes with time. The
change in velocity may be in
magnitude, in direction, or both.
Equation for acceleration:

change of velocity
Acceleration = time interval


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 Acceleration
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

An automobile cannot maintain a constant speed when

A. accelerating.
B. rounding a curve.
C. Both of the above.
D. None of the above.

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 Acceleration
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

An automobile cannot maintain a constant speed when

A. accelerating.
B. rounding a curve.
C. Both of the above.
D. None of the above.

Explanation:
When rounding a curve, the automobile is accelerating, for it is
changing direction.

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 Acceleration
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

Acceleration and velocity are actually

A. much the same as each other.

B. rates, but for different quantities.
C. the same when direction is not a factor.
D. the same for free-fall situations.

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 Acceleration
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

Acceleration and velocity are actually

A. much the same as each other.

B. rates, but for different quantities.
C. the same when direction is not a factor.
D. the same for free-fall situations.

Explanation:
Velocity is the rate at which distance changes with time;
acceleration is the rate at which velocity changes with time.

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 Acceleration
Free fall
When the only force acting
on a falling object is gravity,
(with negligible air
resistance), the object is
in a state of free fall.

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 Acceleration
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

If a falling object gains 10 m/s each second it falls, its

acceleration is

A. 10 m/s.
B. 10 m/s per second.
C. Both of the above.
D. Neither of the above.

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 Acceleration
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

If a falling object gains 10 m/s each second it falls, its

acceleration is

A. 10 m/s.
B. 10 m/s per second.
C. Both of the above.
D. Neither of the above.

Explanation:
It is common to express 10 m/s per second as 10 m/s/s, or
10 m/s2.

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 Acceleration
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

A free-falling object has a speed of 30 m/s at one instant.

Exactly one second later its speed will be

A. the same.
B. 35 m/s.
C. more than 35 m/s.
D. 60 m/s.

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 Acceleration
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

A free-falling object has a speed of 30 m/s at one instant.

Exactly one second later its speed will be

A. the same.
B. 35 m/s.
C. more than 35 m/s.
D. 60 m/s.

Explanation:
One second later its speed will be 40 m/s, which is more than
35 m/s.

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 Acceleration
CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOR

The distance fallen by a free-falling body

A. remains constant each second of fall.

B. increases each second when falling.
C. decreases each second when falling.
D. None of the above.

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 Acceleration
CHECK YOUR ANSWER

The distance fallen by a free-falling body

A. remains constant each second of fall.

B. increases each second when falling.
C. decreases each second when falling.
D. None of the above.

Explanation:
See Table 1.2 for verification of this. Falling distance  time
squared.

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