Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Non-uniform motion

Non-uniform motion — practice question

(a)[3]

Finish Fig. 2.1 by indicating for each listed quantity whether it is a vector or a scalar.

(b)

A ball is dropped vertically through air from rest. Fig. 2.2 shows how the distance $d$ travelled by the ball varies with time $t$.

(b(i).1)[2]

Using Fig. 2.2, explain how it may be inferred that the ball is initially at rest.

(b(i).2)[1]

Using Fig. 2.2, explain how it may be inferred that air resistance is not negligible.

(b(ii))[2]

From Fig. 2.2, determine the speed of the ball at $0.40\,\text{s}$ after release.

(b(iii))[3]

On Fig. 2.2, sketch a graph to show how the distance $d$ travelled by the ball varies with time $t$ if air resistance is negligible. No further calculations are needed.

(i(1))[2]

Using Fig. 2.2, explain how it may be inferred that the ball is initially at rest.

(i(2))[1]

Using Fig. 2.2, explain how it may be inferred that air resistance is not negligible.

(ii)[2]

Use Fig. 2.2 to determine the speed of the ball at $0.40\,\text{s}$ after release.

(iii)[3]

On Fig. 2.2, sketch a graph to show how the distance $d$ travelled by the ball varies with time $t$ for negligible air resistance. No further calculations are required.

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