Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

(a)[1]

State the meaning of work done.

(b(i))[2]

A diver lets go of a solid sphere with radius $16\,\text{cm}$ from the sea bed. The sphere rises vertically towards the sea surface. Its weight is $20\,\text{N}$. The upthrust on the sphere is $170\,\text{N}$ and stays constant while the sphere rises. Calculate the density of the material of the sphere.

(b(ii))[1]

Briefly explain where the upthrust on the sphere comes from.

(b(iii))[2]

Calculate the acceleration of the sphere just after it is released.

(b(iv))[3]

The viscous (drag) force $D$ on the sphere is defined by $D = kr^2v^2$, where $r$ is the sphere’s radius and $v$ is its speed. The constant $k$ has value $810\,\text{kg m}^{-3}$. Find the sphere’s constant (terminal) speed.

(b(v))[2]

A diver releases another sphere, which travels at a constant speed of $6.30\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ straight towards a stationary ship. The sphere emits sound at frequency $4850\,\text{Hz}$. As it approaches, the ship measures the sound at frequency $4870\,\text{Hz}$. Determine, to three significant figures, the speed of sound in the water.

(c(iv))[3]

The sphere experiences a viscous (drag) force $D$ given by $D = kr^2v^2$, with $r$ as the sphere’s radius and $v$ as its speed. Here $k = 810\,\text{kg m}^{-3}$. Determine the sphere’s constant (terminal) speed.

(c(v))[2]

A diver lets go of a separate sphere moving directly towards a stationary ship at a constant speed of $6.30\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. It emits sound with frequency $4850\,\text{Hz}$, and the ship receives a frequency of $4870\,\text{Hz}$ while the sphere is approaching. Determine, to three significant figures, the speed of sound in the water.

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