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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A constant force $F$ is applied to a car of mass $m$, causing it to travel up a slope over a distance $s$ at constant velocity $v$. The angle of the slope to the horizontal is $\alpha$. The acceleration of free fall is $g$. Find the ratio $\frac{\text{gravitational potential energy gained by car}}{\text{work done by force }F}$?

  • A$\frac{mgs\sin\alpha}{Fv}$
  • B$\frac{mv}{Fs}$
  • C$\frac{mv^2}{2Fs}$
  • D$\frac{mg\sin\alpha}{F}$

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