Object on horizontal surface practice question please?

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The discussion centers on preparing for a physics midterm that includes a comprehensive question about an object pushed across a horizontal surface. Key concepts to master include net force, frictional forces derived from the coefficient of friction, acceleration, velocity, momentum, and impulse. Participants seek practice questions that encompass these topics and recommend searching the forum for relevant resources. The emphasis is on understanding the relationships between these physics principles for effective exam preparation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Newton's Laws of Motion
  • Knowledge of friction and the coefficient of friction
  • Familiarity with kinematic equations
  • Basic concepts of momentum and impulse
NEXT STEPS
  • Practice calculating net force using F = ma
  • Explore frictional force calculations with F_friction = μN
  • Review kinematic equations for acceleration and velocity
  • Study momentum conservation and impulse formulas
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Students preparing for physics exams, educators seeking practice materials, and anyone interested in mastering concepts related to forces and motion on horizontal surfaces.

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So I have a physics midterm tomorrow that will have a five part, 10 point question about the following

"an object pushed across a horizontal surface. You should be able to calculate net force, frictional forces from the coefficient of friction, acceleration, velocity, momentum, impulse, and related topics."

It would be of great help if someone could come up with some sort of question that has all those aspects that I could do for practice, or if anyone knows of a website where I could find practice questions like that, that would be great

thanks so much!
 
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GiantSheeps said:
So I have a physics midterm tomorrow that will have a five part, 10 point question about the following

"an object pushed across a horizontal surface. You should be able to calculate net force, frictional forces from the coefficient of friction, acceleration, velocity, momentum, impulse, and related topics."

It would be of great help if someone could come up with some sort of question that has all those aspects that I could do for practice, or if anyone knows of a website where I could find practice questions like that, that would be great

thanks so much!
Why not just search this forum with keywords "friction acceleration push"?
 
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haruspex said:
Why not just search this forum with keywords "friction acceleration push"?
i hadn't thought to do that, thanks for the tip
 

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