Practice Central Forces (5) - Energy Methods, Force Fields & Central Forces
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Central Forces

Practice - Central Forces

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define central forces in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider how these forces relate to the distance between objects.

Question 2 Easy

List two examples of central forces.

💡 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

💡 Hint: Focus on the definition.

Question 2

Is angular momentum conserved in systems under central forces?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of path independence.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Use the energy classification criteria.

Challenge 2 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Refer to gravitational potential energy equating to kinetic energy.

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