Physics A Exam 2: Problems and Solutions, Exams of Physics

The second exam for a physics a course, including conversion factors, instructions, and problems with answers. Students are expected to solve problems related to motion, forces, and energy, using the provided conversion factors and rules.

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Physics A Exam 2 12/01/20
PHYSICS A
EXAM 2
October 1, 2001
Name:___________________
Rules for Exam:
1. Crib sheet will be provided by instructor.
2. Calculators are allowed, but you may not share one.
3. Show your work on numerical problems. Do not expect any credit for a
problem if I cannot logically follow what you have put on your paper.
4. Follow the rules for significant figures. One point will be deducted for every
two infractions.
5. Make sure you include units with each answer. One point will be deducted
for each infraction.
6. Points will be deducted for students that refuse to turn in their exams, when
asked to do so (at the end of class).
7. Circle your final answers.
________________________________________________________
Conversion Factors:
1 mile= 5280 feet (exact) 1 day= 24 hours (exact)
1 km =0.6214 miles 1 year=365.25 days
1 inch= 2.54 cm (exact) 1 hour=60 minutes (exact)
1 gallon =3.785 liters=231 in31 km=1000 meters (exact)
1 slug=14.59 kg 1 foot= 12 inches
1 mile= 1609.3 m 1 parsec=3.26 light-years
1 meter=39.37 inches 1lb=0.454kg
1 cm=0.01meters=10 mm (exact) 1ft=30.48cm
1 minute= 60 seconds (exact)
SCORE
PROBLEM 1 (10 points)
PROBLEM 2 (8 points)
PROBLEM 3 (22 points)
PROBLEM 4 (7 points)
PROBLEM 5 (25 points)
TOTAL (72 max)
PERCENTAGE OUT OF 70
Solve the problems you think are easiest first.
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PHYSICS A

EXAM 2

October 1, 2001

Name:___________________

Rules for Exam:

1. Crib sheet will be provided by instructor.

2. Calculators are allowed, but you may not share one.

3. Show your work on numerical problems. Do not expect any credit for a

problem if I cannot logically follow what you have put on your paper.

4. Follow the rules for significant figures. One point will be deducted for every

two infractions.

5. Make sure you include units with each answer. One point will be deducted

for each infraction.

6. Points will be deducted for students that refuse to turn in their exams, when

asked to do so (at the end of class).

7. Circle your final answers.

________________________________________________________

Conversion Factors: 1 mile= 5280 feet (exact) 1 day= 24 hours (exact) 1 km =0.6214 miles 1 year=365.25 days 1 inch= 2.54 cm (exact) 1 hour=60 minutes (exact) 1 gallon =3.785 liters=231 in^3 1 km=1000 meters (exact) 1 slug=14.59 kg 1 foot= 12 inches 1 mile= 1609.3 m 1 parsec=3.26 light-years 1 meter=39.37 inches 1lb=0.454kg 1 cm=0.01meters=10 mm (exact) 1ft=30.48cm 1 minute= 60 seconds (exact) SCORE PROBLEM 1 (10 points) PROBLEM 2 (8 points) PROBLEM 3 (22 points) PROBLEM 4 (7 points) PROBLEM 5 (25 points) TOTAL (72 max) PERCENTAGE OUT OF 70

Solve the problems you think are easiest first.

  1. A car is traveling at 17m/s. It then accelerates at 3.6m/s^2 to 25m/s. a. How long does it take to reach the new speed (5 points)? Ans 2.2s b. How far does it travel while accelerating in this time (5 points)? Ans 47m
  2. A golfer is hitting a golf ball at the 15th^ hole of a golf course. The ball has an initial velocity of 50.0 m/s at an angle of 46.0o^ above the horizontal. Assume the golf course is level. a. If the golf ball lands at the same height as it was launched, calculate the horizontal distance it traveled just as it hit the ground. (6 points) Ans 255m b. Is there another angle in which the ball can be hit that will yield the same range? If so state the angle? (2 points) Ans 44.0degrees
  1. A rock is thrown upward and reaches a height of 16m above a deck. What is the initial speed of the rock (7 points)? Ans 18m/s
  2. It's the morning of exam day and the alarm clock rings. A grumpy Physics A student throws the ringing alarm clock out an open window. It was thrown horizontally with an initial velocity of 8.2 m/s. The clock lands on the sidewalk, 9.6 m below the open window. a. What is the time of flight of the projectile? (5 points) Ans 1.4s b. How far does it travel in the horizontal direction? (4 points) Ans 11m c. Calculate the resultant velocity ( magnitude and direction ) of the projectile when it hits the ground below. Sketch a diagram indicating the x and y-components of the projectile's velocity, the direction of the resultant vector. (16 points) Ans 16.0m/s@59 degrees below x-axis