Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Explain what the term work done means.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain what the term kinetic energy means.

(b(i).1)[2]

For the carriage travelling from X to Y, show that the decrease in kinetic energy is $9.9 \times 10^4\,\text{J}$.

(b(i).2)[2]

Calculate the increase in gravitational potential energy.

(b(ii))[1]

Show that the length of the track from X to Y is $20\,\text{m}$.

(b(iii))[2]

Use your answers in (b)(i) and (b)(ii) to calculate the average resistive force acting on the carriage as it travels from X to Y.

(b(iv))[1]

Describe the change in direction of the linear momentum of the carriage as it moves from X to Y.

(b(v))[3]

Determine the magnitude of the change in linear momentum when the carriage travels from X to Y.

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