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A-Level Physics H1 Quiz - Mechanics
Name: _________________ Class: _________________ Date: _________________
Score: _____ / 35 Duration: 45 minutes
Instructions
- Answer all questions in the spaces provided
- Show all working clearly
- Use appropriate units in your final answers
- Take g = 9.8 m s⁻²
Section A: Short Answer Questions [8 marks]
1. State the principle of conservation of linear momentum. [2]
2. Write down expressions for: (a) momentum p in terms of mass m and velocity v [1]
p = ________________
(b) kinetic energy K in terms of mass m and velocity v [1]
K = ________________
3. Two parallel current-carrying wires X and Y have currents flowing in the same direction. Draw one arrow on each wire below to show the direction of the magnetic forces between them. [2]
Wire X ————————————————————→ I₁
↑ 5 cm ↑
Wire Y ————————————————————→ I₂
4. A ball falls vertically through air. On the axes below, sketch the graph of vertical speed against time, taking air resistance into account. [2]
Speed
↑
|
|
|
|________________→ Time
0
Section B: Structured Questions [15 marks]
5. A hockey puck has a horizontal momentum of 2.4 N s and a kinetic energy of 7.2 J.
(a) Calculate the mass of the puck. [3]
Mass = ________________ kg
(b) Calculate the velocity of the puck. [2]
Velocity = ________________ m s⁻¹
6. A uniform plank AB of length 4.0 m and weight 200 N rests on two supports P and Q as shown. A person of weight 600 N stands at distance x from end A.
A ←——— x ———→ • ←————————————————————→ B
| Person |
P Q
↑ ↑
R₁ R₂
The supports are positioned 1.0 m from each end of the plank.
(a) Draw and label all the forces acting on the plank. [2]
(b) Taking moments about support P, write down an equation for rotational equilibrium when x = 1.5 m. [3]
Section C: Data Analysis [12 marks]
7. A student investigates the motion of a trolley on a horizontal track. The trolley experiences a constant retarding force due to friction.
The graph shows how the velocity of the trolley varies with time.
Velocity (m s⁻¹)
↑
8 |•
| \
6 | \
| \
4 | \
| \
2 | \
| \
0 |________________\•____→ Time (s)
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
(a) Use the graph to determine:
(i) The initial velocity of the trolley [1]
Initial velocity = ________________ m s⁻¹
(ii) The time taken for the trolley to stop [1]
Time to stop = ________________ s
(iii) The acceleration of the trolley [2]
Acceleration = ________________ m s⁻²
(b) The trolley has a mass of 2.5 kg. Calculate the magnitude of the friction force acting on the trolley. [2]
Friction force = ________________ N
(c) Calculate the distance travelled by the trolley before it stops. [3]
Distance = ________________ m
(d) Explain why the graph shows a straight line rather than a curve. [3]
Answers
A-Level Physics H1 Quiz - Mechanics (Answer Key)
Section A: Short Answer Questions [8 marks]
1. State the principle of conservation of linear momentum. [2]
Answer: In a closed/isolated system, the total momentum remains constant [B1] provided no external forces act on the system [B1]
Accept: "momentum before = momentum after" for first mark Accept: "in the absence of external forces" for second mark
2. Write down expressions for: [2]
(a) momentum p in terms of mass m and velocity v [1] Answer: p = mv [B1]
(b) kinetic energy K in terms of mass m and velocity v [1] Answer: K = ½mv² [B1]
Common error: Writing K = mv² (missing factor of ½)
3. Two parallel current-carrying wires [2]
Answer: Arrows should point toward each other (attractive force) [B1 for each arrow]
Explanation: Parallel currents in same direction attract each other Common error: Drawing arrows pointing away (repulsive)
4. Speed-time graph with air resistance [2]
Answer:
- Curve starting steep, gradually flattening to horizontal [B1]
- Eventually reaching constant speed (terminal velocity) [B1]
The graph should be concave down, not a straight line
Section B: Structured Questions [15 marks]
5. Hockey puck momentum and energy [5]
(a) Calculate the mass of the puck. [3]
Working: From p = mv: v = p/m [M1] From K = ½mv²: substitute v = p/m K = ½m(p/m)² = p²/2m [M1] Rearranging: m = p²/2K = (2.4)²/(2 × 7.2) = 5.76/14.4 = 0.40 kg [A1]
Answer: Mass = 0.40 kg
(b) Calculate the velocity of the puck. [2]
Working: v = p/m = 2.4/0.40 = 6.0 m s⁻¹ [M1][A1]
Answer: Velocity = 6.0 m s⁻¹
Check: K = ½ × 0.40 × (6.0)² = 7.2 J ✓
6. Plank equilibrium [5]
(a) Draw and label all forces [2] Answer:
- Weight of plank (200 N downward at center, 2.0 m from A) [B1]
- Weight of person (600 N downward at distance x from A) [B1]
- Reaction forces R₁ and R₂ upward at P and Q respectively
(b) Moment equation about P when x = 1.5 m [3]
Working: Taking moments about P (clockwise positive): Weight of person: 600 × (1.5 - 1.0) = 600 × 0.5 [M1] Weight of plank: 200 × (2.0 - 1.0) = 200 × 1.0 [M1] Reaction at Q: R₂ × (3.0 - 1.0) = R₂ × 2.0 (anticlockwise)
Equation: 600 × 0.5 + 200 × 1.0 = R₂ × 2.0 [A1]
Or: 300 + 200 = 2R₂, giving R₂ = 250 N
Section C: Data Analysis [12 marks]
7. Trolley motion analysis [12]
(a)(i) Initial velocity = 8.0 m s⁻¹ [B1] Read from y-intercept
(a)(ii) Time to stop = 10 s [B1] Read from x-intercept
(a)(iii) Acceleration [2] Working: a = (v - u)/t = (0 - 8.0)/10 = -0.80 m s⁻² [M1][A1]
The negative sign indicates deceleration
(b) Friction force [2] Working: F = ma = 2.5 × 0.80 = 2.0 N [M1][A1]
Magnitude only required, so positive value
(c) Distance travelled [3] Method 1: Using area under graph Distance = ½ × base × height = ½ × 10 × 8.0 = 40 m [M1][M1][A1]
Method 2: Using kinematic equation s = ut + ½at² = 8.0 × 10 + ½ × (-0.80) × 10² = 80 - 40 = 40 m
Answer: Distance = 40 m
(d) Explanation for straight line [3] Answer: The friction force is constant [B1] Therefore the acceleration is constant (F = ma) [B1] Constant acceleration produces a linear velocity-time graph [B1]
Accept: "No other forces acting" or "uniform deceleration"
Total: 35 marks