Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

Fig. 1.1 shows a helicopter that is motionless at a height of 1500 m above the ground.
(a(i))[2]

Fig. 1.1 shows a helicopter that is motionless at a height of 1500 m above the ground. State the two conditions needed for the helicopter to stay in equilibrium.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the change in the gravitational potential energy of the helicopter as it rises from the ground to 1500 m.

(b(i))[3]

On Fig. 1.2, choose a point on the graph where the acceleration is: zero, marked '1'; negative, marked '2'; decreasing, marked '3'.

(b(ii))[4]

Explain, in terms of forces, the changes in motion that occur from the moment the parachutist leaves the hot-air balloon up to point A.

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