PHYSICS 25

Midterm Exam Part 2

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT

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Solve the problems below and write your solutions in a clean white paper. There will be a maximum of
15 points per problem. To get the maximum score per problem, indicate the given, required, formula
used, derivation, substitution processes and final answer. Then put in a box your final answer to each
unknown.

Scan or take clear pictures of them, arrange using MS Word and save as a PDF file. Submit your PDF
file in this same elearn post (Midterm Exam Part 2).

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1. The motion of the motorcycle is defined by the equation 𝑥(𝑡) = 𝐴𝑡 3 − 𝐵𝑡 4 ,
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𝑚 𝑚
where 𝐴 = 1.5 3 and 𝐵 = 0.12 4. At 2s, determine its (a) displacement, (b)
𝑠 𝑠
instantaneous velocity and (c) instantaneous acceleration.

2. A 2.00-kg package is released on a 53.1o-incline,

4.00 m from a long spring with force constant 120
N/m that is attached at the bottom of the incline.
The coefficients of static and kinetic friction
between the package and incline are 0.40 and
0.20, respectively. The mass of the spring is
negligible. (a) What is the maximum compression
of the spring? (b) The package rebounds up the
incline. How close does it get to its original
position? (c) What is the change in the mechanical
energy of the package and incline from when the package is released to when it
rebounds to its maximum height?

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