Physics 5054 · O Level · Motion

Motion — practice question

A ball is let go from rest at point A and travels along the smooth track ABCDE shown in Fig. 1.1. The ball is shown at point A and again after it has passed point B. The ball stays in contact with the track at all times and air resistance is negligible. Fig. 1.2 gives the distance-time graph for the ball as it moves from A to E.
(a(i))[2]

On Fig. 1.2, label: • P at one position where the ball is accelerating • Q at one position where the ball is moving at constant speed.

(a(ii))[3]

Find the speed of the ball at point X on Fig. 1.2. Show your calculation.

(b)[1]

The speeds of the ball at A, B, C and D are $v_A$, $v_B$, $v_C$ and $v_D$ respectively. Put these four speeds in order from the smallest to the largest.

(c)[3]

Work is carried out to transfer energy between energy stores while the ball moves from A to B. State the force responsible for the work done and describe the energy transfer.

(d)[1]

Since the track at point B is circular, draw an arrow on Fig. 1.1 to indicate the direction of the resultant force on the ball at point B.

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