Physics Concept Review

Jul 19, 2024

Transcript Notes

Overview

  • Session covers:
    • Vertical circular motion
    • Power
    • Collision
    • Conservation of energy
  • Topics to review: Newton's laws, friction, work, power, energy
  • Special classes starting Monday: Newton's laws, friction, work/power/energy
  • Notes will be shared on Telegram group

Key Concepts

Vertical Circular Motion

  • Vertical circular motion characteristics
    • Importance of centripetal force (tension)
    • Minimum velocity requirement for complete circular motion
  • Formulas & Concepts
    • Velocity (V): V² = U² - 2g(R(1 - cos(θ)))
    • Tension (T): T = m(U²/R + g cos(θ))
  • Examples
    • Problems involving object dropped from height and calculating velocity at different points

Power

  • Definition: Rate of doing work (P = W/t)
  • Types of Power
    • Positive, Negative, Zero
  • Power formulas
    • P = Fv, P = W/t
  • Real-life examples: engines, motors, lifting objects

Collision

  • Types of Collisions
    • Elastic (e = 1): No kinetic energy loss
    • Inelastic (0 < e < 1): Some kinetic energy loss
    • Perfectly Inelastic (e = 0): Maximum kinetic energy loss
  • Conservation of Momentum
    • Total momentum before collision = Total momentum after collision
    • Example equations: m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1 + m2v2
  • Coefficient of Restitution (e)
    • Velocity of separation/approach
    • Equations: v2 - v1 = e(u2 - u1)
  • Example Problems
    • Calculating velocities after collision
    • Energy loss during collision

Practice Problems & Examples

Vertical Circular Motion Problems

  • Example: Object dropped from height, calculate velocity at different points
  • Example: Calculate tension at different points (0°, 90°, 180°)
  • Key takeaway: Tension must be > 0 for complete circular motion

Power Problems

  • Example: Engine power, lifting objects, calculating work rate
  • Key takeaway: Power is work done per unit time

Collision Problems

  • Example: Perfectly inelastic collision, calculate velocities after collision
  • Example: Incline-plane, finding final velocities using momentum and restitution equations
  • Key takeaway: Understand types of collisions & apply correct formulas

Important Points to Remember

  • Conservation laws (energy, momentum)
  • Key formulas for velocity, tension in vertical circular motion
  • Definition and types of power with real-life examples
  • Different types of collisions and their characteristics
  • Practice problems for better understanding and application