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Mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with the interactions of objects and forces in the observable world. Questions asking about projectile motion, conservation of energy, and calculus based mechanics are perfect for this topic, but questions about repairs that a mechanic would do belong in our vehicles categories.

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Why does a mandarin float on water?

It floats on water because it is less dense than the water.

What is the difference between center of mass and centroid?

Let say you have a pie with one half full of iron and the other half full of cranberries.

The geometric centroid will be the center of the circle since it is the middle of the geometric form

The center of mass is the exact point where you need to put your finger to hold in equilibrium the plate. It will necessarily be on the iron stuffed side since iron is heavier than cranberries thus moving the center of mass towards iron.

What is the shape of a projectile trajectory?

An "ideal" projectile trajectory ... without the influence of wind or air resistance ... is a section

of a parabola. That's the figure you get when the horizontal position changes at constant speed

and the vertical position changes at a speed that is itself changing at a constant rate.

If a non zero net force acts on an object what does the object do?

-- When the net force on an object is not zero, the object undergoes accelerated motion.

-- The magnitude of the acceleration is the ratio of the net force to the object's mass.

-- The direction of the acceleration is the same as the direction of the net force.

Is the force in coefficient of friction experiment only due to the surface of contact between block and board?

Yes - even though there is an extremely small amount due to the block and air. In the experiment that is usually not taken into account even though strictly speaking it should be

What does multivalent ion mean?

Multivalent ions are just a few ions (like Fe) that have more than one valence. We have no way of telling which one it is when we write the words so we use roman numerals like I and II .

When they are in a formula we can tell which one it is by working backwards and using some deductive reasoning.

So, lets say you have FeCl2

We know that Cl is always -1 so if we have to have 2 chlorines to balance the charge of one Fe then the Fe must be charged +2

That Fe is Iron II

This compound would be written as Iron II chloride.

There are only a few multivalenet ions you will deal with regularly

They are Iron (Fe), Tin (Sn), Mercury (Hg), Copper (Cu), Gold (Au), Manganese (Mn), Lead (Pb), Cobalt (Co), and Chromium (Cr). There is an older way of naming these without the Roman Numerals. Iron II is also called Ferrous and Iron III is ferric. The "ous" and the "ic"suffix tell you the charge. The "ous" ending is always a lower oxidation number than "ic".

What happens to the acceleration if the force applied is increased three times?

Assuming the mass remains constant, the acceleration will be tripled as well.

What is the opposite of demonstrate?

The word demonstrate does not have a precise opposite, other than "fail to demonstrate" but sometimes we can make a distinction between demonstration and assertion. That is the difference between showing and telling.

How are liquid water and ice different?

Water and ice are two different phases, or physical states, of the same material (liquid/solid). Each has its own set of physical properties. Three examples are: density, hardness, and molecular arrangement. Each can be converted to the other by adding or removing energy.

The bonds between the molecules in liquid are fewer than those between the molecules in the solid phase. The solid has a characteristic crystalline structure.

The relation between energy force and work?

by all having the ability to do work, but some may have the ability to do more or less than energy

How do you remove the axles from the center section of the rear differential?

That would depend on what style of differential you have, H-190 Differential carrier type, with independent suspension, or full axle leaf spring type. The model of car, age or even country of manufacturing, would be of help to answer this question.

The Wilson cloud chamber is used to study?

The Wilson chamber is a particle detector used for detecting ionizing radiation.

Another name is cloud chamber.

What is net torque?

Net torque is the magnitude and direction of torque that is left over when you add up the torques that are acting on an object.

Which simple machine would you use to pry a heavy rock from the ground?

A lever! The most simple would probably be a form of lever, and this may also depend on the actual size of the "heavy rock".

Is it possible for five different forces to act on an object and the net force on the object still be zero?

Sure.

-- Three forces all pointing north, each of them = 10 pounds.

-- Two forces both pointing south, each one = 15 pounds.

or

-- One 10-pound force pointing north, one east, one west. (Three forces.)

-- Two forces both pointing south, each = 5 pounds.

There are an infinite number of ways to arrange five forces with the same or different

magnitudes, in different directions such that their vector sum is zero.

What is acceleration give five examples?

Some examples of acceleration are:

1. pushing a book with your hand

2. a moving car

3. pulling a crate along a concrete floor

4. riding a roller coaster

5. a gun shooting out a bullet

Why does the beam deflection decrease as length of beam decreases?

As you bring the source of light closer to the deflector the energy of the loss of energy from the light waves decreases. So the light waves strikes the deflector with greater energy. So more energy is needed to deflect them. Hence the deflection decreases.

What is the formula of work?

work = the exerted force x the distance over which it was exerted

w= f x d

force is measured in newtons (N)

distance is measured in meters (m)

therefore w = M x N a.k.a. joules

Work is measured in Joules (J)

How do you find final displacement when you have mass time initial velocity and force?

Given mass and force, assuming the force acts continuously on the object throughout the movement and doesn't change direction, you can easily calculate acceleration experienced by body.

a = F / m, where

a is acceleration,

F is force,

m is mass.

You can then use simple formula for distance traveled by body with some initial speed and under constant acceleration:

S = v0t + at2 / 2

Formula comes from integrating linearly increasing speed over time.