Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Motion

Motion — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Calculate the initial weight of the rocket.

(a(ii))[1]

Define, in words, the term weight.

(b(i))[2]

Describe the motion of the rocket: From O to A From A to B

(b(ii))[2]

Draw a tangent to the graph at time = $400\,\text{s}$, then use it to calculate the rocket’s acceleration at this time. Show your working.

(c)[2]

Explain in terms of forces why the rocket reaches terminal velocity as it travels through the atmosphere back to the Earth.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The initial weight is $7.3 \times10^7\text{ N}$.

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