College Physics (Cloth) - With Access
College Physics (Cloth) - With Access
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Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1CQ

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A paragraph describing the particle model and its importance.

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Answer to Problem 1CQ

The particle model is a simplified way to describe the motion of an object where motion does not depends on object's size and shape. The main purpose of particle model to allow one to see the connections that are very important but that are obscured or lost by examining all the parts of an extended, real object.

Explanation of Solution

The particle model is a simplified way to describe the motion of an object where motion does not depends on object's size and shape. In this model, one can treat the object as if all of its mass were concentrated into a single point. This model is reasonable when the distance traveled is much greater than the size of the object.

The importance of the particle model:

  1. 1) It allows one to see the connections that are very important but that are obscured or lost by examining all the parts of an extended, real object.
  2. 2) It makes the calculations much easier.

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Two examples of situations for which the particle model is appropriate.

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Answer to Problem 1CQ

The particle model is appropriate to study the motion of heavenly bodies and to understand the motion of a ball rolling down the incline and across the table.

Explanation of Solution

Two examples of situations for which the particle model is appropriate:

  1. 1) It is appropriate to study the motion of heavenly bodies.
  2. 2) It is appropriate to understand the motion of a ball rolling down the incline and across the table.

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An examples of a situation for which the particle model is inappropriate.

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The particle model is inappropriate in describing how a person walk, a bird flies and how water flows in a canal etc.

Explanation of Solution

The particle model is inappropriate in describing how a person walk, a bird flies and how water flows in a canal etc.

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College Physics (Cloth) - With Access

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