Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

(a)[2]

State two conditions that must be satisfied for an object to be in equilibrium.

(b(i).1)[1]

Calculate the tension $T$ carried by the wire.

(b(i).2)[1]

Calculate the force $F$ that the string exerts on the sphere.

(b(ii))[3]

A wire with circular cross-section and diameter $0.50\ \text{mm}$ is given. Determine the stress $\sigma$ in the wire.

(c(i))[1]

Show that the vertical separation $h$ between A and B is $15\ \text{cm}$.

(c(ii))[2]

Calculate the change in gravitational potential energy of the sphere as it travels from A to B.

(c(iii))[3]

Use your result in (c)(ii) to find the speed of the sphere at B. Show your working.

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