Physics Midterm Review

‘23 – ‘24

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A horse accelerates from rest to 24.4 m/s [E]
over 25 seconds. Calculate the acceleration of
the horse.

A zebra slows from 18.0 m/s [S] to 11 m/ s [S] at

a rate of 1.5 m/s2. Calculate the time it takes
the zebra to change its velocity.

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If an elephant accelerates from 2.5 m/s [W] to
11.1 m/s [W] in 5.7 seconds, determine the
acceleration of the elephant.

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 The acceleration due to gravity is dependent
A volleyball is tossed straight up into the air and
on the astronomical body. If an object with a
it falls for 3 seconds before hitting the floor.
mass of 25 kg has a weight of 93 N on Mars,
what is the acceleration due to gravity on this
a) Draw a diagram of the scenario.
planet?
b) Identify the variables (independent &
dependent) for this situation.

c) Calculate how fast the ball is going when it

hits the floor.

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A cat knocks a flowerpot off a ledge. The You drop your phone from a height of 1700m
flowerpot hits the ground 2.7 s later. while visiting the Grand Canyon.

a) Draw a diagram of the scenario. a) Draw a diagram of the scenario.

b) Identify the variables (independent & b) Identify the variables (independent &
dependent) for this situation. dependent) for this situation.

c) Neglecting air resistance, how high above c) How long was the phone falling for if its
the ground is the ledge? velocity when it hits the ground is 187 m/s?

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