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An object's stopping distance is proportional to its speed, mass, and the force applied to slow it down.
A car is the best example of this:
Speed: The faster the car is moving, the further it takes to stop (given a car of the same weight, and the same force is applied on the brakes)
Mass: If the car was carrying a thousand pounds of bricks it would take longer to stop (given the same speed, and the same force applied on the brakes).
Force: If you lightly press the brakes, you will take longer to stop than if you slam on them (given the same speed, and same car mass)
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If an object has an acceleration of 20 meters per second sqaured how fast will the object be travling after 3 seconds?
60 m/s
How the momentum of an object is related to stopping distance?
The momentum of an object is directly related to its stopping distance. A larger momentum means more force is needed to stop the object, resulting in a longer stopping distance. Conversely, a smaller momentum requires less force and results in a shorter stopping distance.
How does inertia affect an object and motion?
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion, whether that involves starting, stopping, or changing direction. The greater an object's mass, the greater its inertia, meaning it will require more force to overcome its resistance to changes in motion.
What is it called when something makes an object stop?
Stopping
Does the mass affect the speed of an object?
It has no direct affect on the speed of an object. It does affect the energy content of the speeding object.
Relate inertia to stopping forces like friction?
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. When an object is moving and a stopping force like friction is applied, the inertia of the object causes it to continue moving until the stopping force overcomes its motion, eventually bringing the object to a stop. In this case, the greater the inertia of the object, the more force is needed to overcome its motion and bring it to a stop.
What is the force stopping from rolling down a hill?
The force stopping an object from rolling down a hill is friction. Friction occurs between the object and the surface of the hill, creating a resistance that opposes the object's motion. It is this frictional force that prevents the object from sliding or rolling down the hill uncontrollably.
What two thing affect the acceleration of an object?
The force acting upon the object as well as the mass of the object. Both will affect the acceleration of the object.
What would happen if an immovable object got hit by an unstoppable force?
If the unstoppable object was smaller, then it would pierce a hole through the immovable object, not moving the object, and not stopping.
Increasing the speed of an object does not affect that object's what?
Increasing the speed of an object does not affect that object's mass. Mass is an intrinsic property of an object and remains constant regardless of its speed.
How does the speed of friction change the stopping distance?
The speed of friction affects the stopping distance by influencing the amount of resistance acting against the object in motion. Higher friction speeds can increase the stopping distance as increased speed can cause more energy to be dissipated through friction, slowing down the object over a longer distance. Conversely, lower friction speeds can decrease the stopping distance as less resistance is created, allowing the object to stop more quickly.
What are five ways a force can change motion?
Accelerating an object by increasing its speed. Slowing down an object by reducing its speed. Changing the direction of an object's motion. Stopping an object from moving. Inducing rotation in an object.
