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    This document discusses the fundamentals of mechanics in physics. It explains that mechanics deals with the motion of objects and forces that act on them. A force can change an object's speed, direction, shape, or size. Several forces may act on an object simultaneously, requiring calculation of the resultant force to predict their combined effect. Friction also acts to reduce an object's speed and produce heat. The document notes that mechanics includes classical, quantum, and relativistic domains and will cover additional ways to quantify changes in motion.

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    Physics Pathways

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    This document discusses the fundamentals of mechanics in physics. It explains that mechanics deals with the motion of objects and forces that act on them. A force can change an object's speed, direction, shape, or size. Several forces may act on an object simultaneously, requiring calculation of the resultant force to predict their combined effect. Friction also acts to reduce an object's speed and produce heat. The document notes that mechanics includes classical, quantum, and relativistic domains and will cover additional ways to quantify changes in motion.

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    This document discusses the fundamentals of mechanics in physics. It explains that mechanics deals with the motion of objects and forces that act on them. A force can change an object's speed, direction, shape, or size. Several forces may act on an object simultaneously, requiring calculation of the resultant force to predict their combined effect. Friction also acts to reduce an object's speed and produce heat. The document notes that mechanics includes classical, quantum, and relativistic domains and will cover additional ways to quantify changes in motion.

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    This document discusses the fundamentals of mechanics in physics. It explains that mechanics deals with the motion of objects and forces that act on them. A force can change an object's speed, direction, shape, or size. Several forces may act on an object simultaneously, requiring calculation of the resultant force to predict their combined effect. Friction also acts to reduce an object's speed and produce heat. The document notes that mechanics includes classical, quantum, and relativistic domains and will cover additional ways to quantify changes in motion.

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    A gravitational force causes a freely falling object to accelerate and keeps a

    satellite moving in a
    circular path. Clearly a force can change the speed or direction of travel of an
    object. A force can
    also change the shape or size of an object. If you stand on an empty paper
    carton it will change its
    shape and if you pull on a spiral spring it will stretch. Several forces may act
    on an object at once and
    it is useful to calculate a resultant force to predict their combined effect;
    both the size and direction
    of the forces are needed for this. Friction between a moving object and its
    surroundings is also
    important as it acts to reduce the speed of the object and produce heat. You
    have already learnt how
    to quantify some of these changes and in this topic you will encounter more
    ways to do so.
    Title Slide
     Title: Understanding Mechanics in Physics
     Subtitle: The Fundamentals of Motion and Forces

    Introduction to Mechanics
     Definition: Mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with the motion
    of objects and the forces that act upon them.
     Importance: Fundamental to understanding the physical world, from the
    motion of planets to the dynamics of everyday objects.

    Slide 3: Types of Mechanics


     1. Classical Mechanics:
     Definition: Describes the motion of objects that are much larger
    than atoms and move at speeds much slower than the speed of
    light.
     Example: Newton's laws of motion.
     2. Quantum Mechanics:
     Definition: Deals with the behavior of particles at the atomic and
    subatomic levels.
     Example: Wave-particle duality.
     3. Relativistic Mechanics:
     Definition: Applies to objects moving at speeds close to the speed
    of light.
     Example: Einstein's theory of relativity.

    Slide 4: Newton's Laws of Motion


     1. First Law (Law of Inertia):
     Definition: An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion
    stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction
    unless acted upon by an external force.
     2. Second Law (Force and Acceleration):
     Definition: The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to
    the net force acting upon it and inversely proportional to its mass.
     3. Third Law (Action and Reaction):
     Definition: For every action, there is an equal and opposite
    reaction.

    Slide 5: Applications of Mechanics


     1. Projectile Motion:
     Definition: The motion of an object thrown or projected into the
    air subject to gravity.
     Example: Throwing a ball, launching a rocket.
     2. Circular Motion:
     Definition: The motion of an object in a circular path.
     Example: A car navigating a curve, a planet orbiting the sun.
     3. Friction:
     Definition: The force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces,
    fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other.
     Example: Sliding a book on a table.

    Slide 6: Forces in Mechanics


     1. Gravitational Force:
     Definition: The force of attraction between two masses.
     Example: Earth's gravitational pull.
     2. Electromagnetic Force:
     Definition: The force between charged particles.
     Example: Attraction or repulsion between magnets.
     3. Strong and Weak Nuclear Forces:
     Definition: Forces that act at the atomic and subatomic levels.
     Example: Binding protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus.

    Slide 7: Conclusion
     Recap of key points: Mechanics is a fundamental branch of physics,
    encompassing classical, quantum, and relativistic mechanics.
     Importance: Essential for understanding and predicting the motion of
    objects, from the microscopic to the cosmic scales.

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