Scribd
Upload
13 views6 pages

EXAM_1-Navitas_S2016

This document is an exam paper for PHYS 1410 Physics I, Spring 2016, containing instructions for students, a scoring guide, and four problems related to physics concepts such as motion, velocity, and acceleration. Students are required to show all work and use appropriate formulas for each problem. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions and problems requiring detailed calculations and diagrams.

Uploaded by

winahyatno
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
13 views6 pages

EXAM_1-Navitas_S2016

This document is an exam paper for PHYS 1410 Physics I, Spring 2016, containing instructions for students, a scoring guide, and four problems related to physics concepts such as motion, velocity, and acceleration. Students are required to show all work and use appropriate formulas for each problem. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions and problems requiring detailed calculations and diagrams.

Uploaded by

winahyatno
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 6

PHYS 1410 Physics I (Navitas) EXAM #1 Spring 2016

Name ________________________________________, _________________________


Last Name First Name

Student Identification Number:

● Write your name at the top of each page in the space provided.
● Answer all questions, beginning each new question in the space provided.
● Show all work. Show all formulas used for each problem prior to substitution of numbers. Label
diagrams and include appropriate units for your answers.
● You may use an alphanumeric calculator (one which exhibits physical formulas) during the exam
as long as you do not program any formulas into memory. By using an alphanumeric calculator you
agree to allow us to check its memory during the exam. Simple scientific calculators are always OK!

SCORE

1. (15) ________

2. (20) ________

3. (20) ________

4. (20) ________

Total Score (out of 75 pts) __________

Total Score (scaled up to 100 pts) __________


2
Problem 1: (15 points) - 3 pts each -- No partial credit on this problem only.
Circle the letter corresponding to the most correct answer.

1-1 The figure shows the graph of the position x as a function of time for an object moving in the
straight line (the x-axis). Which of the following graphs best describes the velocity along the x-axis as
a function of time for this object?

A) B) C) D) E)

1-2 Joy and Faith dive from an overhang into the lake below. Joy simply drops straight down from
the edge. Faith takes a running start and jumps with an initial horizontal velocity of 25 m/s. When
they reach the lake below, the following statement is correct.

A) The speed of Joy is larger than that of Faith.


B) The speed of Faith is larger than that of Joy.
C) They will both have the same speed.
D) The speed of Joy will always be 9.8 m/s larger than that of Faith.
E) The speed of Faith will always be 25 m/s larger than that of Joy.
3
1-3 Two objects are thrown from the top of a tall building. One is thrown up, and the other is
thrown down, both with the same initial speed (neglect air resistance). What are their speeds when
they hit the street?

A) The one thrown up is traveling faster.

B) The one thrown down is traveling faster.

C) They are traveling at the same speed.

D) It is impossible to tell because the height of the building is not given.

E) It is impossible to tell because a numerical value for the initial speed is not given.

1-4 Suppose that a car traveling to the West (-x direction) begins to slow down as it approaches a
traffic light. Make a statement concerning its acceleration.

A) The acceleration is zero.

B) The car is accelerating, and its acceleration is positive.

C) The car is accelerating, and its acceleration is negative.

D) The car is decelerating, and its acceleration is negative.

E) The car is decelerating, and its acceleration is positive.

1-5 Two children are riding on a merry-go-round. Child A is at a greater distance from the axis of
rotation than child B. Which child has the larger tangential (linear) speed?

A) Child A

B) Child B

C) They have the same zero tangential speed.

D) They have the same non-zero tangential speed.

E) There is not enough information given to answer the question.


4
For problems 2, 3 and 4 – NO credit will be given for just correct answer without appropriate
formulae/logic. Show all steps and work clearly. Circle your numerical answers.

Problem 2: (20 points)

A car starts from rest and accelerates at a rate of 2.0 m/s2 in a straight line until it reaches a velocity
of 20 m/s. It moves at this constant velocity for 3.0 s, and then slows at a constant rate of 1.0 m/s2
until it comes to a stop.

A) [ 6 points] Draw a motion diagram of the car’s travel for the above case - indicating the velocity
and acceleration vectors.

B) [ 7 points] Determine how much time elapses from start to stop.

C) [ 7 points] How far does the car travel from start to stop?
5
Problem 3: (20 points – 4 points for each part)

A particle undergoes motion with non-uniform acceleration. Its velocity is given by:

v =(6 − 14t )iˆ + (12t − 21t 2 ) ˆj (velocity in m/s, t in seconds)

A) Determine the vector components of the velocity at 3 seconds.

B) Determine the magnitude and direction of the velocity at 3 seconds.

C) Draw and label the velocity vector at 3 seconds.

D) Determine the acceleration of the particle as a function of time.

E) Determine the vector components of the acceleration at 3 seconds.


6
Problem 4: (20 points – 4 points for each part)

An object is projected from a point at the edge of a cliff that has a height (H) above the ground, with
an initial speed of 185 m/s and at an angle of 71.0o. The object rises to a maximum height, Ymax and
then falls to the ground. The total time of flight of the object in the air is 40.0 s. There is no
appreciable air resistance.

A) Draw a suitable diagram, label the coordinate system and show the trajectory of the object.
Indicate the velocity components – at the initial point where it was projected, at the maximum height,
and at the point where it hits the ground.

B) Determine the height (H) of the cliff.

C) Determine the horizontal distance that the cliff is from the location where object hits the ground.

D) Determine the maximum height (Ymax) that the object reaches.

E) Determine the velocity of the object as it hits the ground.

You might also like