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]

Define what power means.

(b(i))[3]

Calculate the kinetic energy, in kJ, of the carriage and passengers as they travel towards the slope.

(b(ii))[2]

Show that the increase in potential energy of the carriage and passengers is $24\,\text{kJ}$.

(b(iii))[1]

Calculate the work done against the resistive force as the carriage travels up the slope.

(b(iv))[2]

Use your result in (iii) to calculate the resistive force acting against the carriage as it moves up the slope.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Work done = force multiplied by distance moved in the direction of the force

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