Connected Particles (Leaving Cert Applied Maths): Quizzes
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What are connected particles?
What are connected particles?
Masses joined by inelastic strings
What two key assumptions are made about the string in connected particle systems?
What two key assumptions are made about the string in connected particle systems?
Light and inelastic
How does tension vary throughout the string in a connected particle system?
How does tension vary throughout the string in a connected particle system?
It remains constant
What is true about the acceleration of connected masses?
What is true about the acceleration of connected masses?
Same magnitude, possibly opposite directions
For a heavier mass moving downwards, what is the correct force equation using ?
For a heavier mass moving downwards, what is the correct force equation using ?
For a lighter mass moving upwards, what is the correct force equation?
For a lighter mass moving upwards, what is the correct force equation?
What is the first step in solving connected particles problems?
What is the first step in solving connected particles problems?
Analyse each mass separately
When solving simultaneous equations, which variable is usually eliminated first?
When solving simultaneous equations, which variable is usually eliminated first?
(tension)
What is the typical sign convention for connected particle problems?
What is the typical sign convention for connected particle problems?
Upward positive, downward negative
In a logic check, which mass should accelerate downwards?
In a logic check, which mass should accelerate downwards?
The heavier mass
After calculating acceleration , how does it apply to the masses?
After calculating acceleration , how does it apply to the masses?
Same magnitude for both masses
After finding acceleration, what equations are used to find velocity or distance?
After finding acceleration, what equations are used to find velocity or distance?
Standard equations of motion