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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

(a)[1]

Define what power is.

(b(i))[1]

For the car’s journey from A to B, state the change in kinetic energy.

(b(ii))[1]

For the car’s journey from A to B, calculate the work done against the total resistive force.

(c(i))[2]

In (b), the car’s movement from A to B increases its gravitational potential energy by $4.8 \times 10^{4}\,\text{J}$. Calculate the vertical increase in height $h$ of the car for its travel from A to B.

(c(ii))[1]

Calculate the angle $\theta$.

(d)[2]

The car’s engine in (b) delivers an output power of $1.7 \times 10^{4}\,\text{W}$ to drive the car up the slope. Calculate the time taken for the car to move from A to B.

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