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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

(a)[1]

Explain what is meant by the term work done.

(b(i).1)[2]

Calculate the fall in gravitational potential energy of the ball as it drops from the top of the building to the ground.

(b(i).2)[2]

Calculate the rise in kinetic energy of the ball as it falls from the top of the building to the ground.

(b(ii))[2]

Use your answers in (b)(i) to find the average resistive force acting on the ball as it drops from the top of the building to the ground.

(c)[2]

On Fig. 3.1, sketch a line showing how the acceleration $a$ of the ball varies with time $t$ from time $t = 0$ to $t = T$.

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