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Motion | Complete Chapter | Chapter 7 | SEED 2024-2025

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Motion and rest are relative concepts based on a reference point, with distance being the total path length and displacement being the shortest distance between initial and final positions. Understanding velocity, acceleration, and graphical representations of motion are essential for analyzing different types of motion accurately.

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Motion and rest are relative concepts determined by the position of an object and the reference point of observation, with motion defined as any movement and rest as the absence of movement.
Displacement, a vector quantity, represents the shortest distance between initial and final positions, while distance, a scalar quantity, indicates the total path length covered by an object, emphasizing the importance of direction in understanding motion effectively.

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What is the difference between motion and rest?
Motion is any movement, while rest is the absence of movement.

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Understanding Motion and Rest in Physics

Physics first chapter is motion, distinguishing between motion and rest.
Motion is defined as any movement, while rest is the absence of movement.
The position of an object determines if it is at rest or in motion.
Motion and rest are relative to the reference point of observation.
Motion can be linear, circular, or oscillatory based on the path followed.
Distance is the total path length covered by an object between two endpoints.
Displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final positions of an object.
Zero displacement occurs when the initial and final positions are the same.
Displacement can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the direction of movement.
Distance is a scalar quantity, only indicating magnitude, while displacement is a vector quantity, including direction.

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Understanding Non-Uniform Motion and Speed

Non-uniform motion indicates varying distances covered in equal time intervals.
Understanding the concept is crucial for framing answers effectively.
Non-uniform motion is defined by unequal distances traveled in equal time intervals.
Measuring motion involves calculating speed, which is the distance covered in unit time.
The SI unit of speed is meters per second, commonly used in India.
Average speed is calculated for bodies moving at varying speeds.
Average speed is determined by total distance traveled divided by total time taken.
Speed is a scalar quantity, always positive and can be zero.
Velocity includes direction and is a vector quantity.
Average velocity is calculated by finding the arithmetic mean of initial and final velocities.

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Calculating Average Velocity and Acceleration

Average velocity is calculated by adding initial velocity to final velocity and dividing by 2.
An example from NCRT is used to explain the concept of average velocity.
An object moves from point A to point B covering 150 meters in 50 seconds.
The object then moves back from point B to point C, covering 30 meters in 10 seconds.
The total distance traveled by the object is 180 meters.
Displacement is calculated by subtracting the distance covered back from the total distance traveled.
The total time taken for the journey is 60 seconds.
The velocity of the object is calculated to be 2 meters per second.
Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity with time.
Acceleration can be uniform or non-uniform, depending on whether the velocity changes at equal intervals or not.

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Understanding Acceleration and Motion Graphs

To calculate acceleration, use the formula v - u/t, where v is the final velocity, u is the initial velocity, and t is the time taken.
Acceleration can be positive or negative based on whether the velocity is increasing or decreasing.
The SI unit of acceleration is the second square on the meter or ms-2.
Acceleration is negative when the velocity decreases, indicating deceleration.
Graphical representation of motion includes distance-time and velocity-time graphs.
A straight line on a distance-time graph indicates uniform motion, while a curve signifies non-uniform motion.
In a velocity-time graph, a straight line represents uniform acceleration, while a curve indicates non-uniform acceleration.
Parallel lines on a distance-time graph indicate the object is at rest.
Speed can be determined from the slope of a distance-time graph, calculated as the change in distance divided by the change in time.
In a velocity-time graph, the slope represents acceleration, with a positive slope indicating acceleration and a negative slope indicating deceleration.

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Understanding Accelerated Motion in Physics

Acceleration is decreasing, indicating uniform retired motion.
Non-uniform motion implies unequal acceleration.
Rest followed by movement results in non-uniform acceleration.
Uniformly accelerated motion is characterized by increasing velocity.
A velocity-time graph depicts accelerated motion.
Dead acceleration signifies negative acceleration.
Non-uniform motion with increasing velocity indicates acceleration.
A constant velocity on a velocity-time graph signifies zero acceleration.
Speed can be measured using a distance-time graph.
Equations of motion include v = u + a, s = u + 1/2 a, and v^2 - u^2 = 2as.

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Circular motion speed formula: v = 2πr / t

Velocity changes when direction changes due to velocity being a vector quantity, leading to continuous changes in direction and velocity in uniform circular motion.
To calculate speed in circular motion, use the formula v = 2πr / t, where r is the radius and t is the time taken to complete one round, resulting in a speed of π / 5 meters per second.

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