Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Define power.

(a(ii))[1]

Define Young modulus.

(b(i).1)[2]

Use the Young Modulus of the steel to show that the cable tension is $3.1 \times 10^{4}\,\text{N}$.

(b(i).2)[3]

Calculate the acceleration of the mass while it is being lifted from the ground.

(b(ii).1)[1]

The motor now raises the mass through a height of $15\,\text{m}$ at a constant speed. Calculate the tension in the lifting cable.

(b(ii).2)[2]

Calculate the increase in potential energy of the mass.

(b(iii))[3]

The crane’s motor is $30\%$ efficient. Calculate the input power needed for the motor to lift the mass at a constant speed of $0.55\,\text{m s}^{-1}$.

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