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Dynamics Outcomes

Demonstrate the following outcomes, through the discussions and assignments in the dynamics assignment pages.

1. Explain the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on velocity. A) Explain that a nonzero net force causes a change in velocity. B) Apply Newton’s first law of motion to explain, qualitatively, an object’s state of rest or uniform motion. C) Apply Newton’s second law of motion to explain, qualitatively, the relationships among net force, mass and acceleration D) Apply Newton’s third law of motion to explain, qualitatively, the interaction between two objects, recognizing that the two forces, equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, do not act on the same object. E) Explain, qualitatively and quantitatively, static and kinetic forces of friction acting on an object F) Calculate the resultant force, or its constituents, acting on an object by adding vector components graphically and algebraically G) Apply Newton’s laws of motion to solve, algebraically, linear motion in horizontal, vertical and inclined planes near Earth's surface, ignoring air resistance.

2. Explain that gravitational effects extend throughout the universe. A) Identify the gravitational force as one of the fundamental forces in nature. B) Describe, qualitatively and quantitatively, Newton’s law of universal gravitation. C) Explain, qualitatively, the principles pertinent to the Cavendish experiment used to determine the universal gravitational constant, G. D) Define the term “field” as a concept that replaces “action at a distance” and apply the concept to describe gravitational effects. E) Relate, qualitatively and quantitatively, using Newton’s law of universal gravitation, the gravitational constant to the value of the acceleration due to gravity. F) Predict, quantitatively, differences in the weight of objects on different planets.