Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

(a)[1]

Define displacement with reference to a point.

(b(i))[1]

An object is launched horizontally from a slope at a speed of $6.0\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, as shown in Fig. 2.1. After $0.71\,\text{s}$, the object comes to rest on the slope without rolling or bouncing. Determine the horizontal distance travelled by the object.

(b(ii))[2]

Determine the vertical distance covered by the object.

(b(iii))[2]

Use your answers from (b)(i) and (b)(ii) to calculate $\theta$.

(b(iv))[2]

Determine the magnitude of the displacement of the object from where it started.

(b(v))[3]

Using energy, calculate the speed of the object immediately before it lands.

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