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A 1000kg car accelerates from 0 to 20 m/s in 15 seconds. Calculate the acceleration of the car, the force required for this acceleration and the momentum of the car at 20 m/s.

The first part of the question, calculating the acceleration, uses the fact that acceleration equals the change in velocity divided by the time. In this case, the change in velocity is 20-0 and the time i...

Answered by Richard M. Physics tutor
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A 100kg weight is placed 0.75 meters from a see-saw on the right hand side. Dan is 75kg. How far away does he have to sit from the pivot on the left hand side to have it balance?

A see-saw represents a pivot, for the see-saw to balance the moment on the left hand side has to equal the moment on the right hand side. Moment =  Force * distance Therefore the moment of the right hand ...

Answered by Alex C. Physics tutor
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What is the difference between internal energy, temperature, and heat?

Internal energy, temperature, and heat are closely related but distinct concepts. The microscopic particles that make up a body are in constant motion and may exert forces on ea...

Answered by Sotirios K. Physics tutor
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Sound waves are longitudinal. Describe a longitudinal sound wave.

There are two types of wave: longitudinal and transverse. It's really important to learn their properties as this is a very common question. The main thing to remember is longitudinal waves have oscillati...

Answered by Isabel S. Physics tutor
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Explain what is meant by tensile stress and tensile strain.

Tensile stress is the force exerted per unit cross-sectional area on an object.

Tensile strain is the extension per unit original length of an object.

Answered by Penelope J. Physics tutor
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