Practice Central Forces - 5 | Energy Methods, Force Fields & Central Forces | Engineering Mechanics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define central forces in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how these forces relate to the distance between objects.

Question 2

Easy

List two examples of central forces.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about everyday physical interactions.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What characterizes a central force?

  • It depends on direction
  • It acts along the line joining two bodies
  • It is always non-conservative

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the definition.

Question 2

Is angular momentum conserved in systems under central forces?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the implications of path independence.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A comet approaches the sun on a hyperbolic trajectory. Calculate the energy and identify if it will escape the solar system.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the energy classification criteria.

Question 2

Explain the relationship between the distance of a satellite from Earth and its orbital speed using concepts from central forces.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Refer to gravitational potential energy equating to kinetic energy.

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