Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Scalars and vectors

Scalars and vectors — practice question

(a)[1]

The separation of two atoms in a crystal is $3.8 \times 10^{-10}\,\text{m}$. State this separation in $\text{pm}$.

(b)[1]

Calculate the length of one day in $\text{Ms}$.

(c)[2]

The distance from the Earth to the Sun is $0.15\,\text{Tm}$. Calculate the time in minutes taken for light to travel from the Sun to the Earth.

(d)[1]

Underline every vector quantity in the list below: distance, energy, momentum, weight, work.

(e(i))[1]

Fig. 1.1 shows, to scale, the velocity vector diagram for an aircraft travelling due north. A wind is blowing from the north-west. The wind speed is $36\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ and the aircraft speed is $250\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Draw an arrow on Fig. 1.1 to indicate the direction of the aircraft’s resultant velocity.

(e(ii))[2]

Determine the magnitude of the aircraft’s resultant velocity.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Spacing equals $380\,\text{pm}$ or $3.8 \times 10^2\,\text{pm}$

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