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This quiz contains 9 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which of the following is a vector quantity?
speed
distance
temperature
acceleration
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What method is used to graphically add vectors by arranging them tip-to-tail?
resultant method
parallelogram method
tip-to-tail method
polygon method
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What does a free-body diagram illustrate?
the potential energy of a system
the kinetic energy of an object
the gravitational force on an object
the relative magnitude and direction of forces on an object
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Which of the following conditions must be met for a two force system to be in equilibrium?
the forces must be parallel and equal
the forces must be in opposite directions and equal
the forces must be in at least two directions
the forces must be perpendicular
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What is the magnitude of a resultant vector with horizontal and vertical components of 5 N and 12 N?
7 N
13 N
5 N
17 N
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What quantity has both magnitude and direction?
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When all the forces on an object balance such that there is no net force, the object is in what state?
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What are the two conditions required for a two force system to be in equilibrium?
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What information is illustrated in a free-body diagram? Give two examples.
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