Physics 5054 · O Level · Motion

Motion — practice question

Fig. 7.1 presents a toy helicopter. It can hover and move through the air.
(a(i))[1]

Determine the overall distance covered by the toy helicopter.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate its average speed for the journey.

(b(i))[1]

State the distinction between distance and displacement.

(b(ii))[1]

Determine the scale used to construct Fig. 7.2 and complete the sentence: 1 cm on the diagram represents __________ on the path.

(b(iii))[2]

Using Fig. 7.2, determine the magnitude of the displacement of point D from point A. Show your working.

(b(iv))[1]

Determine the angle from North to the direction of the displacement of point D from point A.

(b(v))[1]

State the meaning of velocity.

(b(vi))[1]

Explain why the velocity magnitude of this toy helicopter is lower than the answer in (a)(ii).

(c)[5]

Explain, in terms of the forces and acceleration, what occurs as the helicopter falls and reaches terminal velocity.

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