WORKSHEET GRADE 9 NAME ……………………………….

1. Fig. 3.1 shows an aircraft on the deck of an aircraft carrier.

The aircraft accelerates from rest along the deck. At take-off, the aircraft has a speed of 75m/ s. The
mass of the aircraft is 9500kg.

(a) Calculate the kinetic energy of the aircraft at take-off. kinetic energy
= ...........................................................[3]

(b) On an aircraft carrier, a catapult provides an accelerating force on the aircraft. The catapult
provides a constant force for a distance of 150m along the deck.

Calculate the resultant force on the aircraft as it accelerates. Assume that all of the kinetic energy at
take-off is from the work done on the aircraft by the catapult. force
= ...........................................................[2]

2. The diagram shows the energy transferred in a lamp in one second.

Which type of wasted energy is produced by the lamp?

A. chemical potential energy B. electrical energy

C. gravitational potential energy D. thermal energy

3. Which energy resource is not renewable?

A fossil fuel B sunlight C tides D wind

4. An aircraft with a mass of 300 000kg is flying at an altitude of 2000 m with a speed of 100 m / s.
What is the kinetic energy of the aircraft?

A 1.5 × 104 kJ B 1.5 × 106 kJ C 3.0 × 106 kJ D 6.0 × 106 kJ

5. Fig. 3.1 shows a skier taking part in a downhill race.

(a) The mass of the skier, including his equipment, is 75 kg. In the ski race, the total vertical change in
height is 880 m. Calculate the decrease in the gravitational potential energy (g.p.e.) of the skier.

decrease in g.p.e. = ...........................................................[2]

(b) The skier starts from rest. The total distance travelled by the skier during the descent is2800 m.
The average resistive force on the skier is 220 N. Calculate

(i) the work done against the resistive force,

work done = ...........................................................[2]

(ii) the kinetic energy of the skier as he crosses the finishing line at the end of the race.

kinetic energy = ...........................................................[2]

(c) Suggest why the skier bends his body as shown in Fig. 3.1.

...............................................................................................................................................[1]