Dynamics and Kinematics Interview Question Examples

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This discussion focuses on preparing for an interview on Dynamics and Kinematics, emphasizing the need for understanding key concepts such as conservative and non-conservative forces. Participants request specific examples and explanations to enhance their knowledge. Questions posed include the significance of displacement, the application of Newton's laws, and the interpretation of graphs related to motion. The conversation highlights the importance of clarity in the scope of topics covered in mechanics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Newton's laws of motion
  • Familiarity with the concepts of conservative and non-conservative forces
  • Knowledge of graph interpretation in kinematics
  • Basic differentiation between mass and weight
NEXT STEPS
  • Research examples of conservative and non-conservative forces in physics
  • Learn how to analyze displacement and velocity using graphs
  • Study the application of Newton's laws in real-world scenarios
  • Explore the differences between mass and weight in various contexts
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Students preparing for physics interviews, educators teaching Dynamics and Kinematics, and anyone seeking to solidify their understanding of fundamental mechanics concepts.

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So, my teacher is going to do almost like an interview to the class, asking our knowledge about Dynamics and Kinematics, and I was wondering if I can get questions to test my knowledge in Dynamics and Kinematics to get ready for it.
 
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IbrahimA said:
So, my teacher is going to do almost like an interview to the class, asking our knowledge about Dynamics and Kinematics, and I was wondering if I can get questions to test my knowledge in Dynamics and Kinematics to get ready for it.
Can you give examples of a conservative force and a non-conservative force? Why is the difference important to understand?
 
berkeman said:
Can you give examples of a conservative force and a non-conservative force? Why is the difference important to understand?

I've legit never heard of a conservative force, I don't think we ever learned it.
 
IbrahimA said:
I've legit never heard of a conservative force, I don't think we ever learned it.

Then maybe, rather than posting a general question on your first post that encapsulated ALL of the known realm of mechanics and dynamics, how about you clarify at what level is this at? You need to remember that we can't read minds, and we have no idea the scope of what you are supposed to know, based simply on what you have written so far.

Zz.
 
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I travel the entire length from LA to New York and back to my starting point. What is my displacement.

You are sitting in a car at 50mph and go around a bend, using Newton's laws describe the forces on yourself and the vehicle.

What does the area under a velocity time graph give.

What does the slope of a distance time graph give.What does a horizontal line on a velocity time graph mean.

Explain how mass and weight are different.

What is your weight, how many g's are you experiencing sitting on a chair.

Etc
 
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