Physics · Science General
Newtonian Mechanics and Forces
1,605 Questions
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
Under the force of gravity, a heavy body falls quicker than a light body (neglect air resistance).
B
Correct answer
Explanation
According to newton's laws the time taken to fall is not related to mass
$S=ut+\dfrac { 1 }{ 2 } { at }^{ 2 }$
${ V }^{ 2 }-{ u }^{ 2 }=2as$
It have not to do anything with mass so both lighter and heavier body will taken same time to fall from certain point.
If the net force acting on the loop is zero then :
-
no torque acts on loop
-
loop performs translational motion
-
torque can act on the loop if lines of force do not coincide
-
both a) and b)
A
Correct answer
Explanation
If the net force acting on the loop is zero then,
1) The loop performs rotational motion.
2) No torque acts on the loop.
The correct option is A.
The energy pyramid is always _________-.
-
Upright
-
Inverse
-
Horizontal
-
Flat
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The flow of energy is always unidirectional. The energy passes from primary producers to primary consumers. From primary consumer the energy passed to secondary consumers and then to teritary consumers. Thus the energy pyramid is always upright.
The lift force generated by an airfoil is primarily due to:
-
Pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces.
-
Viscosity of the fluid.
-
Surface tension of the fluid.
-
Gravitational force.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The lift force generated by an airfoil is primarily due to the pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of the airfoil.
What is the phenomenon of length contraction?
-
Objects contract in length when moving.
-
Objects expand in length when moving.
-
Objects remain the same length when moving.
-
Length is an illusion.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Length contraction is another consequence of special relativity, stating that objects moving relative to an observer contract in length.
The pressure exerted by a fluid at a given point is known as:
-
Gauge Pressure
-
Absolute Pressure
-
Atmospheric Pressure
-
Hydrostatic Pressure
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Absolute pressure is the sum of gauge pressure and atmospheric pressure.
Which force causes objects to float or sink in a fluid?
-
Gravitational Force
-
Buoyant Force
-
Drag Force
-
Lift Force
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Buoyant force is the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it, counteracting the force of gravity.
The phenomenon where a fluid exerts a force on an object moving through it is known as:
-
Drag Force
-
Lift Force
-
Magnus Effect
-
Coanda Effect
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Drag force is the resistance experienced by an object moving through a fluid due to its viscosity.
What is the scientific principle behind the headspin move?
-
Conservation of angular momentum
-
Newton's first law of motion
-
Newton's second law of motion
-
Newton's third law of motion
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The headspin move is possible due to the conservation of angular momentum. As the dancer spins their head, their body moves in the opposite direction to conserve the total angular momentum of the system.
What is the scientific principle behind the power move known as the windmill?
-
Centrifugal force
-
Coriolis effect
-
Gravity
-
Newton's third law of motion
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The windmill move is made possible by centrifugal force. As the dancer spins their body, the centrifugal force pushes their limbs outward, creating the illusion of a windmill.
What is the scientific principle behind the breakdancing move known as the freeze?
-
Conservation of energy
-
Friction
-
Gravity
-
Momentum
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The freeze move is made possible by the conservation of energy. As the dancer transitions from a moving state to a stationary state, their kinetic energy is converted into potential energy.
What is the scientific principle behind the breakdancing move known as the air flare?
-
Centrifugal force
-
Coriolis effect
-
Gravity
-
Newton's third law of motion
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The air flare is a breakdancing move where the dancer jumps into the air and performs a series of spins before landing. The move is made possible by gravity, which pulls the dancer back down to the ground.
What is the scientific principle behind the breakdancing move known as the swipe?
-
Centrifugal force
-
Coriolis effect
-
Friction
-
Newton's third law of motion
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The swipe is a breakdancing move where the dancer slides their feet across the floor to create a spinning motion. The move is made possible by friction, which provides the necessary force to propel the dancer.
What is the scientific principle behind the breakdancing move known as the backflip?
-
Centrifugal force
-
Coriolis effect
-
Gravity
-
Newton's third law of motion
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The backflip is a breakdancing move where the dancer flips their body backward, using their hands and feet to propel themselves. The move is made possible by gravity, which pulls the dancer back down to the ground.
What is the scientific principle behind the breakdancing move known as the handstand?
-
Centrifugal force
-
Coriolis effect
-
Gravity
-
Newton's third law of motion
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The handstand is a breakdancing move where the dancer balances on their hands, with their feet in the air. The move is made possible by gravity, which pulls the dancer's body down towards the ground.