REVISION QUESTIONS ( CH 2 - 3 )

EXAMPLES: (DISTANCE, DISPLACEMENT, SPEED, VELOCITY, ACCELERATION)

1. Figure 2.2 shows a car that travels 5 km due east and makes a U-turn to travel
another 3 km.
Calculate
(a) The distance covered:
(b) Its displacement.
Solution
(a) Distance covered = 5 km + 3 km
= 8 km
(b)

Taking the direction due east of point O as positive,

Displacement = 5 km + ( – 3 km)
= 2 km (due east)

2. Figure 2.4 shows a car that travels 5 km due east and makes a U-turn to travel
another 7 km. If the time taken for the whole journey is 0.2 h, calculate the
(a) Average speed; (b) average velocity of the car.
Solution

(a) Average speed = total distance covered

Total time taken
= (5 + 7) km
0.2 h
= 60 km h-1
(b) Taking the direction due east of point O as positive,
Average velocity = total displacement
total time taken
= (5 – 7) km
0.2 h

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= -10 km h-1

3. A car at rest starts to travel in a straight path. It reaches a velocity of 1.2 m s -1 in 4 s

(Figure 2.6). What is its acceleration, assuming that it accelerates uniformly?

Solution
We assign the direction to the right as positive.
Given: initial velocity u = 0 m s-1 (Since the car starts from rest)
Final velocity v = 1.2 m s-1
Time taken ∆ t=¿ tv – tu = 4 s

Since its acceleration is assumed to be uniform,

a= v–u = (1.2-0) m s-1 = 0.3 m s-2
∆t 4s
-2
The acceleration is 0.3 m s .

4. The velocity of a golf ball rolling in a straight line changes from 0ms -1 to 12ms-1 in
4s . What is its acceleration, assuming that it is accelerating uniformly?

Solution
We assign the direction to the right as positive.
Given: initial velocity u = 0ms-1
Final velocity v = 12ms-1
Time taken ∆ t = tv – tu = 4s
Since its acceleration is assumed to be uniform,
a = v - u = (12-0) ms-1 = 3ms-2
∆t 4s
The acceleration is 3ms-2.

5. The velocity of a golf ball rolling in a straight line changes from 8 ms -1 to 2ms-1 in 10s
(Figure 2.7). What is its deceleration, assuming that it is decelerating uniformly?

Solution
We assign the direction to the right as positive.
Given : initial velocity u = 8ms-1
Final velocity v = 2ms-1
Time taken ∆t = 10s
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Since its acceleration is assumed to be uniform,

a = v - u = (2-8) m s-1 = -0.6 m s-2
∆t 10s
The deceleration is 0.6 m s-2.

PRACTICE QUESTIONS:
1. From point A, a boy walks 4 m to the east, 2m to the south, 4 m to the west, and
finally 2m to the north. Find (a) the distance he travelled; (b) his displacement.

2. What is the difference between speed and velocity?

3. '' An object moving at a constant velocity is moving in a straight line. '' Is the
statement true or false? Explain your answer.

4. At the start of a journey, the odometer (i.e, a meter that tracks the total distance a
car has travelled) showed an initial reading of 50 780 km. At the end of the journey,
the odometer reading was 50 924 km. The journey took two hours. What was the
average speed of the journey in (a) km h-1; (b) m s-1?

5. What is acceleration?

EXAMPLES: (USING AND INTERPRETING GRAPHS)

1. Given that the velocity of an object moving in a straight line changes uniformly from u
to v in time t, write an expression for the acceleration of the object.

Figure 2.10 shows the displacement -time graph of a car. Assume that the direction of the
car moving away from origin O is positive.

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Describe the motion of the car at each stage:

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D to E
(e) E to F

Solution
The motion of the car is described in Table 2.5.
Table 2.5 Motion of the car
Stage Motion
(a) A  Displacement is 40m from O.
 Velocity is zero.
(b) B  Velocity is uniform.
(c) C  Displacement is 90 m from O.
 Velocity is zero.
(d) D to E  Car travels in the opposite direction back towards O.
 Displacement decreases at a decreasing rate.
 Velocity is non-uniform and decreasing.
(e) E to F  Displacement remains at 28 m from O.
 Velocity is zero.

2. The velocity-time graph of a car is shown in Figure 2.11. Describe the motion of the
car.
Velocity/ms-1

Figure 2.11
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Solution
The motion of the car is described in Table 2.6.
Table 2.6 Motion of the car
Time Motion
0-5 s  Velocity increases uniformly from O ms-1.
 Acceleration is uniform at
a = (15-O) ms-1 = 3 m s-2
5s
5-10 s  Velocity increases from 15 ms-1 to 20 ms-1 at a decreasing
rate.
 Acceleration is non-uniform and decreasing.
10-15 s  Velocity is uniform and is at a maximum,
 Acceleration is zero.
15-20 s  Velocity decreases uniformly from 20 ms-1 to O ms-1.
 Acceleration is uniform at
A = (0-20) m s-1 = -4 ms-2.
5s
Therefore, deceleration (or retardation) is 4 m s -2.
20-25 s  Velocity is zero.
 Acceleration is zero.
25-30 s  Velocity increases uniformly from 0 m s-1 to 10 m s-1.
 Acceleration is uniform at
a= (10-0) m s-1 = 2 m s-2
5s
30-35 s  Velocity decreases from 10 m s-1 to 0 m s-1 at a decreasing
rate.
 Deceleration is non-uniform and decreasing.

3. An MRT train moves off from Aljunied station and travels along a straight track
towards Paya Lebar station. Figure 2.15 shows how the velocity of the train varies
with time over the whole journey.

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Figure 2.15 Velocity-time graph of an MRT train

(a) Determine the average speed of the train between t = 0 s and t = 70 s.

(b) Describe the motion of the train between
(i) t = 0 s and t = 10 s;
(ii) t = 10 s and t = 70 s;
(iii) t = 70 s and t = 90 s.

Solution
(a) Displacement between t = 0 s and t = 70s
= area under velocity – time graph between
t = 0 s and t = 70 s
= area of shaded trapezium (on the right)
= ½ x (60 s + 70 s) x 15 ms-1
= 975 m
Average speed = total distance travelled
time taken
= 975 m
70 s
= 13.9 m s-1
(b) (i) The velocity-time graph of the train has a gradient that is positive and constant.
This
means that the train is undergoing uniform acceleration.

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(ii) The velocity-time graph of the train is a horizontal line. That is, its gradient is zero.
This
means that the acceleration of the train is zero.
(iii) The velocity-time graph of the train has a negative and decreasing gradient. This
means
that the velocity of the train decreases at a decreasing rate. The train is
undergoing
decreasing deceleration.

4. A motorist approaches a traffic light junction at 54 km h -1. The traffic light turns red
when he is 30 m from the junction. If he takes 0.4 s before applying the brakes, and
his car slows down at a rate of 3.75 m s -2, determine whether the motorist is able to
stop his car in time.

The assumption are :

 The car travels at a uniform velocity of 54 km h-1 until the brakes are applied.
 Its deceleration of 3.75 m s-2 is uniform.

Solution
Note: First, convert 54 km h-1 into a speed in m s-1.
54 km h-1 = 54 km = 54 000 m = 15 m s-1
1h 3600 s
Velocity – time graph of vehicle:

Find: time interval ∆t between the point at which the motorist applies the brakes and the
point at which the car stops
Given : uniform deceleration = 3.75 m s-2
(i.e. acceleration a = -3.75 m s-2)

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Change in velocity ∆v = final velocity – initial velocity

= -15 m s-1

a = ∆v
∆t
-3.75 m s = -15 m s-1
-2

∆t
∆t = 4 s
Displacement = area under velocity – time graph
= area of trapezium
= ½ x (0.4 s + 4.4 s) x 15 m s-1
= 36 m
Since the displacement of his car is more than 30 m, the motorist is unable to stop his car in
time.

PRACTICE QUESTIONS:
1. Study the displacement – time graph shown in Figure 2.19.
Displacemtn/m

Figure 2.19 Displacement – time graph of an object

For each time interval, specify whether the object is moving at uniform velocity, moving at
non-uniform velocity or at rest. Calculate the average velocity for the given tiem intervals.

2. How do we tell whether an object is stationary from its displacement-time graph?

3. How do we determine the velocity of an object using its displacement-tiem graph?

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4. Figure 2.20 and 2.21 show the displacement-time and velocity-time graph of a car.
For both graphs, describe the motion of the car from
(a) point O to pont A; (b) point A to point B;
(c) point B to point C; (d) point C to point D.

Figure 2.20 Displacement-time graph of acar Figure 2.21 Velocity-time graph of

a car

EXAMPLES: ( FREE FALL OR FALLING BODIES)

1. A sandal fell off a bamboo pole from the third floor while it was being put out to dry.
The time taken for the sandal to reach the ground was 1.34 s. If air resistance was
negligible,
(a) find the velocity of the sandal just before it hit the ground;
(b) find the height of the third floor from the ground;
(c) do you expect any change in the velocity-time graph if a sock fell off instead?

Solution
Since the air resistance is negligible, the sandal is in free fall (i.e. accelerating at 10 ms -2).
Given : time taken t to reach the ground is t1 – 1.34 s
To visualize the problem, we sketch the path and the velocity-time graph of the free-falling
sandal.
(a) Gradient of v-t graph = constant acceleration due to gravity
(v1 -0) m s-1 = 10 m s-2
(1.34 -0) s
v1 = 13.4 ms-1
The velocity of the sandal just before it hit the ground was 13.4 m s -1.
Displacement = area under v-t graph
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(b) Height of third floor from the ground = ½ v1t1

= ½ x 13.4 m s-1 x 1.34 s
= 9.0 m
(c) No. Both the sandal and sock would give the same
velocity-time graph, since acceleration is constant at 10 m s -2.

2. A window cleaner drops a sponge from a window at time t = 0 s. Figure 2.26 shows
the velocity-time graph for the motion of the sponge.

Figure 2.26
(a) Describe the motion of the sponge between A and D.
(b) Find the displacement of the sponge between t = 0 s and t = 0.6 s.

Solution
(a) From A to B the velocity of the sponge increases uniformly and the acceleration is a
constant 10 m s-2. From B to D, the velocity is still increasing but at a decreasing
rate. The acceleration decreases. After D, the acceleration soon becomes zero and
terminal velocity of 12 m s-1 is reached.
(b) Displacement = area under velocity – time graph
= ½ x (0.6 s) x (6.0 m s-1)
= 1.8 m

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PRACTICE QUESTIONS:
1. An object is released from an unknown height and falls freely for 5 s before it hits the
ground.
(a) Sketch the velocity-time graph for a time interval of 5 s, assuming there is
negligible air resistance.
(b) What is the velocity of the object just before it hits the ground?
(c) What is the unknown height?
2. Why does a feather reach terminal velocity faster than a hammer, even though both
are released from the same height?

Section A : Multiple-Choice Questions

1. The average speed of a car is 35 km h-1. How far can it travel in 45 minutes?
A 0.78 km B 26.25 km
C 129 km D 467 km

2. A car accelerates uniformly from 5 m s -1 to 13 m s-1 in 4.0 s. What is the acceleration

of the car?
A 0.50 m s-2
B 0.80 m s-2
C 1.25 m s-2
D 2.00 m s-2

3. A ball that is thrown vertically upwards at 1.2 m s-1 decelerates uniformly at 10 m s-

2. How long will it take to reach zero velocity?
A 0.12 s B 2.4 s
C 6.0 s D 12.0 s
4. Which one of the following velocity-time graphs represents the motion of an object
slowing down at a non-uniform deceleration?

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5. Which of the following velocity-time graphs represents the motion of an object falling
to the ground in the presence of air resistance?

Section B: Structured Questions

1. (a) Define average speed.
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(b) Figure 2.27 shows a cyclist's route. He started from point A at 6 am and went
past three other points B,C and D, before returning to point A at 6 pm.

Calculate the average speed of the cyclist

(i) From A to B;
(ii) From B to C;
(iii) For the whole journey.

2. A train travels along a straight track from one station to another. Figure 2.28 shows
how the velocity of the train varies with time over the whole journey.

(a) State the time interval over which the train is decelerating.
(b) Determine the acceleration of the train during the first two seconds of the journey.
(c) Determine the
(i) Displacement between the two stations;
(ii) Average speed of the train.

EXAMPLES: ( VECTOR DIAGRAMS )

1. An object O weighing 6.0 N hangs from the end of a string OO that is pulled sideways by
a force F. The string OC makes an angle of 30˚ with the vertical, as shown in Figure 3.8.
The tension Thas a magnitude of 7.0 N. Given that the resultant force is zero, determine the
magnitude of the force F using the
(a) parallelogram method.
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(b) tip-to-tail method.

Solution
(a) The parallelogram method.
1. Draw a force parallelogram with a scale of 1 cm: 2 N.
2. Since the resultant force is zero, force F must be balanced by
the resultant of weight W and tension T.
3. The resultant of T and W is represented by the dilagonal of
the parallelogram. By measurement, the length of the diagonal
is 1.75 cm.
4. In order to balance this resultant, F must also be 1.75 cm long.
This means force F is 3.5 N.
The force F has a magnitude of 3.5N, and acts towards the left.

(b) The tip to tail method

1. Using a scale of 1 cm: 2 N, draw force vector W,
Followed by force vector T, with a 30˚ angle
between the vectors.
2. Since the forces are in equilibrium, that is the resultant
force is zero, the arrows representing the forces W, F
and T result in a closed triangle.
3. By measurement, the length of F is 1.75 cm, so force F has a magnitude of 3.5 N.

PRACTICE QUESTIONS:
1. Name three types of forces in our daily lives.
2. Figure 3.9 shows a lorry that is stuck in muddy ground being pulled by two jeeps.
Each jeep exerts a froce of 3000 N at an angle of 20˚ to the horizontal. Using a
vector diagram, find the resultant force on the lorry.

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3. An object O of weight W is supported by two strings, as shown in Figure 3.10. The

tension in each string is 10 N. Using a vector diagram, find the value of W.

EXAMPLES: ( NEWTON’S SECOND LAW )

1. A boy pushes a stationary box of mass 20 kg with a force of 50 N. Calculate the
acceleration of the box. (Assume the there is no friction).

Solution
Given:mass m=20kg
Force F=50 N
From Newton's Second Law.
F= ma, Where A= acceleration of the box
F
a =
m
50 n
=
20 kg
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= 2.5 m s-2 in the directon of the applied force

2. (a) A shipping container of mass 1000 kg rests on a frictionless floor. A rope pulls it to
the right, causing the container to increase its speed to 20 m s -1 in 5 s. Calculate the
tension force in the rope.
(b) Subsequently, the smae container is pulled by an additional leftward tension force of
5000N. Find the resultant acceleration and state its direction.
Solution
Given: mass m = 100 kg
Initial speed u = 0m s-1
Final speed v= 20 m s-1
Time ∆t -5s
(a) From Newton's Second Law,
tension force T = ma, where a = acceleration produced,
v−u
a =
∇t
20 m s−1−0 m s−1
=
5s
= 4 m s-1
T = ma
= 100 kg x 4 m s-2
= 4000 N
(b) Note: The direction of the additonal tension force is towards the left. This is opposite
to the direction of tension force of 4000 N in (a). Hence, the additional tension force
is – 5000 N. Resultant force F = 4000 N + (-5000N) = -1000 N
F
A =
m
−1000 N
= 1000 kg

= -1 ms-2
The resultant acceleration is 1 ms-2 to the left.

PRACTICE QUESTIONS:
1. What can you deduce about the resultant force acting on an object that is
(a) moving at a constant speed in a straigh line?

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(b) accelerating?
2. An object is initially moving at a constant speed. After a while, it starts to accelerate.
Use Newton's laws of motion to explain this situation.
3. An unloade van has an acceleration of 5 m s -2. A fully loaced van weighs twice as
much as the unloaded van. If the forwad thrust on both vans is the smae, What is the
acceleration of the fully loaded van?
4. The AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile, Which the Singapore Air Force uses, has a
mass of 86.5 kg. If the missile can accelerate from 300 m s -1 to 700 m s-1 in 6 s, what
is the average resultant force on the missile? (Assume that the loss in mass of the
missile is negligible after it is launched).

5. Can you lean against a wall without slipping if friction is absent? Explain your
answer.
6. How can you reduce the effect of friction on the motion of a body?

EXAMPLES: ( SOLVING FORCES)

1. A truck engine of mass 5000 kg pulls a trailer of mass 1000 kg along a level track at
an acceleration of 0.10 m s-1 (Figure 3.20). The resistances are 10 N per 1000 kg for
the truck engine and 5 N per 1000 kg for the trailer.

(a) Draw a free-body diagram of the engine and the trailer.

(b) Calculate the

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(i) tension in the connecting tow bar between the engine and the trailer;
(ii) forward thrust exerted by the engine.

Solution
(a) acceleration a = 0.10 m s-2 acceleration a =0.10 m s-2

Figure 3.21 the free- body diagram of the trailerFigure 3.22 The free-body diagram of the
engine

(b) Let us assign the rightward direction as positive.

(i) Note: Examine all the forces acting on the trailer only. Referring to Figure 3.21, Two
forces are acting on the trailer_ tension T and the resistance R, to the trailer.
For the trailer, using F=ma, where F is the resultant force on the trailer
F=ma
T-Rt=ma
T= ma+ Rt
= 1000 kg x 0.10 m s-2 + 5 N
= 105 N
(ii) Note: Examine all the forces acting on the engine only, Referring to figure 3.22,
Three forces are acting on the engine_ the forward thrust F e exerted by the engine,
tension T, and the resistance Re on the engine.
For the engine, using F=ma,
Fe-T-Re= ma
Fe = ma+ T+ Re
= 500 kg x 0.10 m s-2 + 105 N + 5 x 10N
= 655 N

2. A box is dropped from a helicopter (Figure 3.23 ). The mass m of the box is 5.0 kg.
(a) Determine the resultant force on the box when the total force opposing the
motion of the box at a particular instant during its fall is 20 N.

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(b) Determine the resultant force acting on the box when the box reaches terminal
velocity.
(c) Sketch a velocity-time graph to show the motion of the box through air unti it
reaches terminal velocity.
(d) Describe the motion of the box, in terms of the forces invoived.
(e) (Take G=10 ms-2)

Solution
Let us assign the downward direction as positive.
(a) Given: mass m of the box = 5 kg
Let F = resultant force of the box at the instant when the total opposing force is
20 N. Resultant force F = 50 N + (-20 N)
(b) When the box ceaches terminal velocity, the acceleration becomes zero and the
resultant force is 0 N.
(c) Velocity/m s-1

(d)
 When the box is released from rest, the only initial force acting on the box is the
weight of the box.So, the box accelerates downwards at 10 m s -2.
 As the box falls, the air resistance it experiences increases. The resultant force is
now less than the weight of the box. The box still accelerates, but the
acceleration is less than 10 m s-2.

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 Air resistance increases with the increase in velocity. Eventually, the air
resistance balances the weight of the box. The resultant force decreases to 0 N,
and the box falls at terminal velocity (i.e.zero acceleration).

PRACTICE QUESTIONS:
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
1. The figure below shows four forces acting on a block.

What is the resultant force?

A 5 N to the left
B 6 N to the right
C 11 N to the right
D No resultant force

2. In the figure below, object A and object B are stacked one on top of the other. Given
that the masses of objects A and B are 3.0 Kg and 2.0 Kg respectively, what is the
horizontal acceleration of object A when object B is pulled by a horizontal force of 10
N? (Assume all the surfaces are frictionless).

A 0 ms-2 B 2.0 ms-2

C 3.0 ms-2 D 5.0 ms-2

3. A parachutist of weight 700 N falls at terminal velocity. Which combination gives the
weight, air resistance and resultant force acting on him?
Weight Air Resultant
Resistance force

A 700N 700 N Zero

Downwards Downwards

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B 700 N Zero 700 N

Downwards Downwards

C 700 N 700 N Zero

Downwards Downwards

D 700 N 700 N 700 N

Downwards Downwards Downwards

Section B: Structured Questions

1. A tow truck of mass 1500 kg is towing a small car of mass 1000 kg. The horizontal
force exerted on the car by the truck is 1000 N, and the system of the tow truck and
the car has and acceleration of 0.50 m s-2.
(a) Draw a free-body diagram of the
(i) tow truck;
(ii) car.
(b) Calcuate the
(i) Friction between the car on tow and the road;
(ii) the forward tractive force of the tow truck, given that the friction on the
tow truck is 750 N;
(iii) the resultant force acting on the system of the tow truck and the car.

2. A car moves 4 km in an easterity direction and then turns to move 3 km in a

northerity direction. By means of a graphical approcah, find the resultant
displacement of the car.

EXAMPLES: ( WEIGHT )
1. The acceleration of free fall on the Moon is 1.6 m s -2. The acceleration of free fall on
Earth is 10 m s-2. A rock has a mass of 10 kg on Earth .
Calculate the weight of the rock onf
(a) Earth:
(b) The Moon:

Solution
We Know that
 the mass of the rock does not change whether on Earth or on the Moon:

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 weight = mass x acceleration of free fall.

(a) Therefore, the weight of the rock on Earth = 10 kg x 10 m s -2 = 100N
(b) The weight of the rock on the Moon = 10 kg x 1.6 m s-2 = 16 N
(Note: 1 kg ms-2 = 1 N)

2. What happens to the (a) mass and (b) weight of a satellite as it is launched from
Earth into space?

Solution
(a) The mass of the satellite remains the same.
(The mass of on objcet does not change at different locations.)
(b) Since the gravitational field strength is weaker in space than on Earth's surface, the
weight of the satellite decreades as it moves from Earth to space.

EXAMPLES:
1. A cube of side 2.0 cm has a density of 6.0 g cm -3 . A hole of volume 1.0 cm3 is drilled
into the cube. The hole is filled up with a certain material of density 5.0 g cm -3. What
is the density of this composite cube in (a) g cm-3; (b) kg m-3?
Solution
(a) Mass of 1.0 cm3 of the material of density 5.0 g cm 3
= 5.0 g cm3 x 1.0 cm3 = 5.0 g
Mass of cube after a hole of 1.0 cm3 is drilled
= 6.0 g cm3 x 7.0 cm3 – 1.0 cm3= 7.0 cm3
Density of composite cube
mass of composite cube
=
volume of composite cube
( 42.0+5.0)g
=(
(7.0+1.0)cm 3
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= 5.9 g cm-3

(b) To convert to kg m-3, recall that

1 kg = 1000 g (or 1 g = 10-3 kg)
Since 1 m = 100 cm,
1 m3 = (100)3 cm3 = 106 cm3 (or 1 cm3 = 10-6 m3)
Therefore,

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1g 10−3 kg
1 g cm = = = 1000 kg m-3
1cm3 10−6 m3
Thus, 5.9 g cm-3 = 5.9 x 103 kg m-3.

TEST YOURSELF
1. Two groups of people get into two identical cars. One group consists of five sumo
wrestiers, while the other group consists of five marathon runners. Assuming both
drivers step on the accelerator or such that the driving force for both cars is equal,
state and explan which car
(a) takes off faster from rest;
(b) will need a longer braking distance, once in motion.
2. Given that the density of water is 1000 kg m -3, what is the mass of 1 cm 3 of water in
grams?
3. (a) What is density?
(b) How would you measure the density of and irregularly shaped object that
(i) sinks in water?
(ii) Floats in water?

Take the gravitational field strength to be 10 N gk -1 , unless otherwise stated.

Section A: Multiple- choice Questions

1. Which of these statements is correct?
A The mass of an object can be measured with a spring balance.
B The weight of an object can be measured with a beam balance.
C The mass of an object does not change with location.
D The weight of an objcet can never change.

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2. A rock on the Moon has a mass of 0.5 kg. It is brought to Earth, where the
gravitational field is stronger. On Earth, the rock will have.
A less mass and less weight
B less mass and the same weight
C the same mass and the same weight
D the same mass and more weight

3. The mass of a measuring cylinder is 60.0 g. When 30 cm 3 of olive oil is poured into
it, the total mass is 87.6 g. The density of olive oil in g cm-3 is-------.
A 0.34
B 0.92
C 1.09
D 2.00

4. A measuring cylinder contains 20 cm3 of water.

When ten iudentical steel balls are immersed in the water, the water level rises to 50
cm3. If one ball has a mass of 27 g, what is the density of the steel in g cm -3?
A 0.9
B 8.1
C 9.0
D 13.5

STRUCTURED QUESTIONS:
1. (a) Explain the following observations:
(i) The mass of a piece of rock, measured using a beam balance, is the same on
Earth and on the Moon.
(ii) The weight of the same piece of rock, measured using a spring balance, is
different on Earth and on the Moon.
(b) Define the terms mass and inertia. How are they related?
(c) A student was standing in the middle section of a travelling bus when the bus driver
suddenly jammed on the brakes. As the bus came to a stop, a wooden box hit the
student's legs. He claimed that the box came from the front section of the bus. Is his
claim true? Explain your answer.

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