Newton's laws of motion — KCSE Physics
KCSE Physics · 116 practice questions · 11 syllabus objectives
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Solve numerical problems involving Newton's laws and conservation of linear momentum
State Newton's three laws of motion and identify examples of each law in everyday situations
Apply Newton's second law (F = ma) to calculate net force, mass or acceleration for a given system
Define linear momentum and impulse, and apply the law of conservation of momentum to collisions and explosions
State Newton's first law of motion and define inertia
State Newton's second law and derive F=ma; define momentum and impulse
State the law of conservation of linear momentum and distinguish elastic and inelastic collisions
State Newton's third law of motion
Describe frictional forces, define coefficient of friction and solve related problems
Define viscosity, explain terminal velocity and sketch relevant graphs
Newton's laws of motion
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List three factors that affect the coefficient of friction between two surfaces in contact. (3 marks)
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State Newton's third law of motion. (2 marks)
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Identify the definition of linear momentum and give its formula. (3 marks)
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