Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

(a)[1]

State Newton’s second law of motion in terms of resultant force and momentum change.

(b(i))[1]

On Fig. 2.1, draw an arrow from point X to indicate the direction of the parcel’s acceleration at that point.

(b(ii))[2]

Determine the height $h$ of the parcel above the ground at the moment it is released.

(b(iii))[1]

Calculate the horizontal separation $d$ between points P and Q.

(c(i))[2]

On Fig. 2.2, draw arrows to show the directions of the forces acting on the parcel as it falls vertically downwards. Label each arrow with the force name.

(c(ii))[3]

By considering the forces acting on the parcel, state and explain how, if at all, the parcel’s acceleration changes as it moves downward before it reaches constant (terminal) speed.

(c(iii))[1]

Describe the energy transfer that occurs when the parcel falls through the air at constant (terminal) speed.

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