Practice Physics Test

Some useful equations (maybe) a=

v f v 0 t 2 x = x0 + v 0 t + 1 2 at 2 v2 f = v 0 + 2a x

W =F x v= x t W = K= K
1 2 2 mv

F s = k x Ei = Ef Ff N
2 Us = 1 2 kx

Ug = mgx
N

a=

F net m

Fi

i=0

You dont need a calculator for this test. Dont use one (it wont help you anyway, haha).

Part A
Problem 1 (41 points)

A mass-pulley system on an inclined plane of angle is shown above. It is initially held at rest. A mass m2 hangs freely from the right, while a mass m1 sits on the rough surface with coefcient of kinetic friction k . The two masses are connected by a rope of negligible mass and the pulley is assumed to be frictionless. The system is released and allowed to move. 1

(a) (12) Obtain an expression for the acceleration of the system Suppose that now we remove the rope, pulley, and m2 and replace them with a massless spring, which is now connected to m1 , as shown below

With the mass attached, the spring has a natural equilibrium length of . Suppose that the mass is pulled down and stretches the spring a distance x1 from its equilibrium length. (b) (8) Obtain an expression for the value of the coefcient of static friction that would prevent the block from moving in this position (c) (5) Draw a free body diagram of the mass in this position, clearly indicating all forces and their magntitudes. (d) (10) The mass is gently pushed at time t0 and as the block moves, the spring gets shorter. Eventually at some point t1 , the block and spring is at a position x2 from its equilibrium length. How much work was done by (i) gravity (ii) the normal force and (iii) the friction force between t0 and t1 . (e) (6) If youre in an elevator that is accelerating upward with an acceleration a, why do you feel heavier? Please explain with an equation. Problem 2 (35 points)

A block of mass m is released from the top of a frictionless incline from rest. The incline has a height h and a length of d. It reaches the bottom and slides up a second incline of height a (a < h). When it reaches the top, the mass slides on a rough patch of length b and coefcient of kinetic friction k until it reaches a spring of spring constant k. It compresses the spring until it comes to rest. Note: Once the mass hits the spring, it no longer experiences friction. (a) (5) Does the amount of energy of the mass at the bottom of the incline depend on the path taken? Please explain your answer. (b) (10) Calculate the speed of the block once it reaches the second level. (c) (10) Give an expression for the length that the spring is compressed from equilibrium once the mass has come to rest (d) (10) If the block compresses the spring and is then released and allowed to go backward, obtain an expression for the new height. Part B MULTIPLE CHOICE (3 points each) Choose the one answer that best completes the statement or answers the question

1. A block of mass m is pushed from rest a distance d across a rough surface of coefcient of kinetic friction k by an external force F directed at an angle above the horizontal. Which of the following expresses the mass change in kinetic energy? A) (F sin mg )d B) (F cos mg )d C) [F sin (mg F sin )]d D) [F cos (mg F sin )]d E) [F cos (mg + F sin )]d 2) An elevator supported by a single cable descends a shaft at constant speed. The only forces acting on the elevator are the tension in the cable and the gravitational force. Which one of the following statements is true? A) The magnitude of the work done by the tension force is larger than that done by the gravitational force B) The magnitude of the work done by the gravitational force is larger than that done by the tension force C) The work done by the tension force is zero D) The work done by the gravitational force is zero E) The net work done by the two forces is zero 3) Two satellites are in orbit around the earth. Satellite A has a mass of m and exerts a gravitational force of F on satellite B of mass 2m. The force that satellite B exerts on satellite A is A) 1 2F B) F C) 2F D) Dependent on the distance between the two satellites E) Dependent on how fast satellite B is traveling relative to satellite A 4)

A block of mass m is hung by ropes as shown above. The system is in equilibrium. The point O represents the knot, the junction of the three ropes. Which of the following statements is true concerning 3 the magnitudes of the three forces in equlibrium? Note: sin 30 = 1 ;cos 30 = 2 2 A) F2 = F3 B) F2 = 2F3 C) F2 < F3
3 D) F1 = F2 = ( F 2 )

E) F1 > F3 5) A ball with total mechanical energy E falls freely under the inuence of gravity. As it continues to descend, which of the following is true of its kinetic energy? I. It continues to increase until the ball either comes to rest or air resistance balances the gravitational force II. It approaches the value of E III. It is continuously increased and transformed into gravitational potential energy A) I only B) II only C) I and II D) II and III E) I, II, and III 6) A mass of 10 kg moves with kinetic energy of 100 J and travels a distance of 5 meters in 10 seconds before coming to rest. What is the power dissipated due to friction? A) 1 W B) 2 W C) 10 W D) 20 W E) 25 W 7)

A force F is directed toward a block of mass 3m which is next to a smaller block of mass m and the two blocks moves together. What is the acceleration of the smaller block? A) B) C) D) E)
F m 3F m F 3m 4F m F 4m

8) A particle moves with speed v in a circular fashion such that a centripetal force directed perpendicular to the particles trajectory causes the velocity to continuously change direction but maintain the same magnitude of v .

Which of the following is true of this situation? A) There is an acceleration on this particle, but no work is being done on it B) There is an acceleration on this particle and there is work being done on it 6

C) There is no acceleration on this particle, but there is work being done on it D) There is no acceleration on this particle and there is no work being done on it E) The mechanical energy is not being conserved