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A Level H2 Physics Mechanics Quiz
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A-Level Physics H2 Quiz - Mechanics (Answer Key)
Section A: Short Answer Questions [20 marks]
1. State the principle of conservation of linear momentum. [2 marks]
Answer: The total momentum of a system remains constant if no external forces act on the system / In a closed system, the total momentum before an event equals the total momentum after the event.
Marking: 1 mark for mentioning momentum conservation, 1 mark for condition (no external forces/closed system)
2. Calculate maximum acceleration. [2 marks]
Working: a_max = ω²A = (4.0)² × 0.12 = 16 × 0.12 = 1.92 m/s²
Answer: 1.9 m/s² (2 s.f.)
Marking: 1 mark for correct formula, 1 mark for correct calculation and answer
3. Define gravitational field strength. [2 marks]
Answer: Gravitational field strength at a point is the gravitational force per unit mass experienced by a small test mass placed at that point.
Marking: 1 mark for force per unit mass, 1 mark for reference to test mass/point
4. Calculate gravitational potential energy lost. [3 marks]
Working: Using energy conservation: PE lost = KE gained KE gained = ½mv² = ½ × 2.0 × (6.0)² = 36 J Therefore, PE lost = 36 J
Answer: 36 J
Marking: 1 mark for energy conservation principle, 1 mark for KE calculation, 1 mark for correct answer
5. State Newton's second law. [2 marks]
Answer: The rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to the net force applied and takes place in the direction of the force / F = ma (with appropriate explanation)
Marking: 1 mark for force-acceleration relationship, 1 mark for proportionality/direction
6. Calculate time of flight. [3 marks]
Working: Vertical component: u_y = 20 sin 30° = 10 m/s At maximum height: v_y = 0 Time to reach maximum height: t = u_y/g = 10/10 = 1.0 s Total time of flight = 2t = 2.0 s
Answer: 2.0 s
Marking: 1 mark for vertical component, 1 mark for time to max height, 1 mark for total time
7. Explain elastic collision. [2 marks]
Answer: A collision in which both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved / No kinetic energy is lost in the collision.
Marking: 1 mark for momentum conservation, 1 mark for kinetic energy conservation
8. Calculate net force. [2 marks]
Working: a = (v-u)/t = (25-0)/8.0 = 3.125 m/s² F = ma = 1200 × 3.125 = 3750 N
Answer: 3800 N (2 s.f.)
Marking: 1 mark for acceleration calculation, 1 mark for force calculation
9. Define work done. [2 marks]
Answer: Work done by a force is the product of the force and the displacement in the direction of the force / W = F·s cos θ
Marking: 1 mark for force × displacement concept, 1 mark for directional component
Section B: Structured Questions [30 marks]
10(a)(i) Period calculation [2 marks]
Working: T = 2π√(m/k) = 2π√(0.50/200) = 2π√(0.0025) = 2π × 0.05 = 0.314 s
Answer: 0.31 s
Marking: 1 mark for correct formula, 1 mark for calculation
10(a)(ii) Frequency [1 mark]
f = 1/T = 1/0.314 = 3.2 Hz
10(b)(i) Maximum kinetic energy [2 marks]
Working: Maximum KE = ½kA² = ½ × 200 × (0.080)² = 100 × 0.0064 = 0.64 J
Answer: 0.64 J
Marking: 1 mark for correct formula, 1 mark for calculation
10(b)(ii) Speed at displacement 0.050 m [3 marks]
Working: Using energy conservation: ½kA² = ½kx² + ½mv² ½mv² = ½k(A² - x²) = ½ × 200 × (0.080² - 0.050²) ½mv² = 100 × (0.0064 - 0.0025) = 100 × 0.0039 = 0.39 J v² = 2 × 0.39/0.50 = 1.56 v = 1.25 m/s
Answer: 1.3 m/s
Marking: 1 mark for energy conservation, 1 mark for substitution, 1 mark for final answer
11(a)(i) Velocity of trolley B [3 marks]
Working: Using conservation of momentum: m₁u₁ + m₂u₂ = m₁v₁ + m₂v₂ 2.0 × 4.0 + 3.0 × 0 = 2.0 × 1.0 + 3.0 × v₂ 8.0 = 2.0 + 3.0v₂ v₂ = 2.0 m/s
Answer: 2.0 m/s
Marking: 1 mark for momentum conservation equation, 1 mark for substitution, 1 mark for answer
11(a)(ii) KE before collision [2 marks]
Working: KE = ½m₁u₁² + ½m₂u₂² = ½ × 2.0 × (4.0)² + 0 = 16 J
Answer: 16 J
11(a)(iii) KE after collision [2 marks]
Working: KE = ½ × 2.0 × (1.0)² + ½ × 3.0 × (2.0)² = 1.0 + 6.0 = 7.0 J
Answer: 7.0 J
11(a)(iv) Elastic or inelastic [2 marks]
Answer: Inelastic collision. Kinetic energy is not conserved (16 J before, 7.0 J after), so 9.0 J of kinetic energy is lost.
11(b) Precautions [2 marks]
Possible answers:
- Use a smooth, level track to minimize friction
- Ensure trolleys are aligned to prevent oblique collisions
- Use light gates for accurate velocity measurements
- Repeat measurements to reduce random errors
12(a) Derivation [3 marks]
Working: For circular orbit, gravitational force provides centripetal force: GMm/(R+h)² = mv²/(R+h) GM/(R+h) = v² Therefore: v = √[GM/(R+h)]
Marking: 1 mark for force equation, 1 mark for simplification, 1 mark for final result
12(b)(i) Orbital speed [3 marks]
Working: At Earth's surface: g = GM/R², so GM = gR² v = √[GM/(R+h)] = √[gR²/(R+h)] v = √[9.81 × (6.37×10⁶)²/(6.37×10⁶ + 0.4×10⁶)] v = √[3.98×10¹⁴/6.77×10⁶] = √(5.88×10⁷) = 7670 m/s
Answer: 7700 m/s (2 s.f.)
12(b)(ii) Orbital period [2 marks]
Working: T = 2π(R+h)/v = 2π × 6.77×10⁶/7670 = 5550 s
Answer: 5600 s (2 s.f.)