Physics · Science General
Newtonian Mechanics and Forces
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Newtonian mechanics studies the motion of objects and the physical laws governing them. This hub covers friction, gravitational force, inertia, and vector quantities. Mastering these fundamental physics concepts is essential for various government competitive exams.
Laws of motionFriction and inertiaVector and scalar quantitiesGravitational accelerationArchimedes principle
Newtonian Mechanics and Forces Questions
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temperature and entropy
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mass and velocity
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height and mass
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none of the above
B
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Explanation
Kinetic energy is given by KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity. Temperature and entropy relate to thermodynamics, not mechanics. Height and mass determine potential energy (PE = mgh), not kinetic energy.
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force is to energy
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friction is to work
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flux is to field strength
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distance is to displacement
D
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Explanation
Speed is distance per time (scalar), while velocity is displacement per time (vector). Similarly, distance is a scalar quantity measuring path length, while displacement is a vector measuring straight-line change in position. The analogy holds: scalar : vector :: scalar : vector. The other options are unrelated concepts.
A
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Explanation
Ailerons are hinged control surfaces on the trailing edge of wings that create differential lift to cause roll (rotation around the longitudinal axis). When one aileron goes up and the other down, the aircraft banks left or right.
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Lift
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Pressure
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Lift & Drag
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
Lift & Drag is the correct answer - both forces are essential for flight. Lift opposes gravity and keeps the aircraft airborne, generated primarily by the wings. Drag opposes forward motion and is actually necessary during landing - flaps and other devices increase drag to slow the aircraft. During takeoff, lift must exceed weight while drag must be overcome by engine thrust. Pressure differences create these forces but isn't itself the aerodynamic force.
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No Friction
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Table is inclined
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oil is on the table
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none of the above
D
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Explanation
This appears to be a riddle without sufficient context. The options provided (No Friction, Table is inclined, oil is on the table) are all potential explanations, but without more information about the specific scenario, it's impossible to determine the correct answer. The question is incomplete or missing critical context.
B
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Explanation
Lift is the aerodynamic force that acts perpendicular to the relative wind and is responsible for raising the aircraft off the ground during takeoff. Thrust propels the aircraft forward, drag opposes motion, and wind is not a controlled force.
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Magnetic force
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Electrical force
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Frictional force
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
When a car accelerates, it's actually the static friction between the tires and the road that provides the forward force - the tires push backward on the road, and by Newton's 3rd law, the road pushes forward on the car. Magnetic and electrical forces are not directly involved in propelling a regular car. Without friction, the car would simply spin its wheels without moving forward.
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resistivity
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inertia
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conductance
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momentum
B
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Explanation
Inertia is the property of matter that resists changes in its state of motion (rest or constant velocity). It's directly proportional to mass and described by Newton's First Law. Resistivity (A) is a material property, conductance (C) relates to current flow, and momentum (D) is mass × velocity, not resistance to change.
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Reaction force
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Inertia
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Force???
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Buoyancy Force
A
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Explanation
When you bounce a ball, you apply force downward. According to Newton's third law, the floor exerts an equal and opposite reaction force upward on the ball, causing it to bounce back. This reaction force is what propels the ball upward. Inertia is resistance to motion change, buoyancy applies in fluids, and 'Force???' is meaningless.
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Objects with mass attract each other
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what goes up must come down
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a and b
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None of the Above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Gravitation is the fundamental force of attraction between objects with mass, which is what option A describes. Option B states a common observable effect of gravity. Since gravitation causes both the attraction (A) and the 'what goes up must come down' phenomenon (B), option C is correct.
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repelling gravity
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people against gravity
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band
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None of the above
A
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Explanation
Anti-gravity refers to a hypothetical phenomenon of creating a repulsive force that counteracts gravity, which is what option A describes. It's a concept in science fiction and theoretical physics, not a band or group of people as the distractors suggest.
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Tornado
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air resistance
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air flow
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wind tunnel
B
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Explanation
Air resistance is the force that opposes the motion of an object through the air. It is caused by air particles colliding with the moving object, slowing it down. This is why objects like parachutes experience drag when falling through air.
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Speed
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Velocity
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Force
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Energy
A
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Explanation
Speed is defined as the rate of change of distance over time (speed = distance/time). Velocity includes direction, force causes acceleration, and energy is the capacity to do work - none of these measure "how quickly an object moves over a certain distance".
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Speed
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Force
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Velocity
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Momentum
C
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Explanation
Velocity is a vector quantity that measures both speed (magnitude) and direction of motion. Speed is a scalar measuring only magnitude (how fast). Force causes acceleration, momentum is mass times velocity, and neither measures both speed and direction simultaneously like velocity does.
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Force
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Velocity
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Speed
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Mass
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Newton's Second Law states that force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma). Force is the external agent that changes an object's motion. Velocity and speed describe motion but don't cause it, while mass is a property of the object.