Physics 5054 · O Level · Balanced and unbalanced forces

Balanced and unbalanced forces — practice question

Fig. 2.1 depicts a man with mass $80\,\text{kg}$ standing inside a lift (elevator). The gravitational field strength $g$ is $10\,\text{N kg}^{-1}$.
(a)[1]

Calculate the weight of the man.

(b(i))[2]

The lift accelerates upwards at a constant rate of $0.50\,\text{m s}^{-2}$. Calculate the resultant upward force on the man.

(b(ii))[1]

Calculate the force exerted on the man by the floor of the lift.

(c)[3]

The lift moves upwards uniformly from rest for $4.0\,\text{s}$ and then slows uniformly to rest over the next $4.0\,\text{s}$. The total distance covered is $8.0\,\text{m}$. On Fig. 2.2, sketch the distance-time graph that represents this journey.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: 800 N (c.a.o.)

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI