Physics 5054 · O Level · Motion

Motion — practice question

In Fig. 11.1, a bungee jumper drops from a bridge over a river. The man begins at position A. The elastic cord first begins to stretch at position C, and he comes to rest for the first time at position D. Fig. 11.2 shows how the man's velocity varies with time $t$.
(a(i))[2]

State the meaning of velocity.

(a(ii))[1]

State how a positive velocity differs from a negative velocity.

(a(iii).1)[3]

From Fig. 11.2, find the man's acceleration during the first $1.4\,\text{s}$.

(a(iii).2)[1]

Comment on the acceleration value you obtained.

(a(iv).1)[1]

State the time $t$ at which the man reaches position D.

(a(iv).2)[3]

Explain, using the forces acting, why the man accelerates upwards at D.

(b(i))[2]

Finish Fig. 11.3 by showing the kinetic energy of the man at C and the elastic potential energy stored in the cord at D.

(b(ii))[2]

The man has a mass of $50\,\text{kg}$. The gravitational field strength $g$ is $10\,\text{N}\,\text{kg}^{-1}$. Using values from Fig. 11.3, calculate the vertical distance between A and C.

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