Physics Practice Problems

Reyes, Chloe Nicole M.

Problem # 1
• The
  temperature of a windshield on a winter morning is 10°F. If the melting
point is 0°C, how many degrees must the temperature of the windshield be
raised before the ice can melt?
 Conversion Factor: C = (F – 32)
 Given:   Solution:
10°F C = (10°F– 32)
melting point = 0°C = -12.22  -12
raise the temperature by 12
Problem # 2
•  Farmers must monitor the cattle for signs of infection or disease. A cow’s
healthy body temperature is 102. 5°F. What is its body temperature in
degrees Celsius?
 Conversion Factor: C = (F – 32)
  Solution:
 Given:
C = (102.5°F– 32)
102.5°F = 39.1666 39.17°C
Problem # 3
• Conrad is making veggie burgers for 18 children with special dietary needs
at summer camp. The burgers should be 50g each. How many pounds of
veggies burger mix should he defrost?
 Conversion Factor: 1lb = 453.6 grams
  Solution:
 Given:
(50g)(18) = 900
18 children 900g x ()
50g each = 1.9841 1.98 pounds
Problem # 4
• A train on a roller coaster ride can safely carry up to 10 000 lb. If the
average adult weighs 72 kg, how many passengers can ride the roller
coaster at once?
 Conversion Factor: 1lb = 2.205 kg
  Solution:
 Given:
72 kg x () = 158.4 lb
10 000 lb 10 000 lb / 158.4 lb = 63 passengers
72 kg
Problem # 5
• A diving platform at a public swimming pool has a maximum load of 300 lb.
How many 40kg children can stand on the platform?
 Conversion Factor: 1lb = 2.205 kg
 Given:
  Solution:
300 lb
40 kg x () = 88.2 lb
40 kg 300 lb / 88.2 lb = 3.401
3.401  3 children