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Physics Practice Problems & Solutions

The document contains a series of physics practice problems and their solutions covering various topics including uniform circular motion, Newton's 2nd law, work, energy, power, momentum, impulse, collision, rotational kinematics, moment of inertia, and torque. Each problem is presented with a specific scenario and the corresponding calculation to find the required physical quantity. The solutions utilize fundamental physics equations to arrive at the answers.

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Physics Practice Problems & Solutions

The document contains a series of physics practice problems and their solutions covering various topics including uniform circular motion, Newton's 2nd law, work, energy, power, momentum, impulse, collision, rotational kinematics, moment of inertia, and torque. Each problem is presented with a specific scenario and the corresponding calculation to find the required physical quantity. The solutions utilize fundamental physics equations to arrive at the answers.

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PHYSICS PRACTICE PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS

Uniform Circular Motion


Problem: A 2 kg ball is tied to a 1.5 m string and spun at 3 m/s. Find the centripetal
force.
Solution: F_c = mv²/r = 2*(3²)/1.5 = 12 N

Newton’s 2nd Law


Problem: A 5 kg box is pushed with 20 N. Find its acceleration.
Solution: a = F/m = 20/5 = 4 m/s²

Work
Problem: A 10 N force moves a box 3 m. Find work done.
Solution: W = F*d = 10*3 = 30 J

Energy
Problem: A 2 kg ball is lifted 5 m. Find its potential energy.
Solution: PE = mgh = 2*9.8*5 = 98 J

Power
Problem: The same 10 N force moves the box 3 m in 5 s. Find the power.
Solution: P = W/t = 30/5 = 6 W

Momentum
Problem: A 3 kg ball moves at 4 m/s. Find its momentum.
Solution: p = mv = 3*4 = 12 kg·m/s

Impulse
Problem: The same ball is stopped in 0.5 s. Find the force applied.
Solution: F = ∆p/t = 12/0.5 = 24 N

Collision
Problem: Two balls collide elastically. m1=2 kg, v1=3 m/s; m2=2 kg, v2=-1 m/s. Find
final velocities.
Solution: Use momentum and kinetic energy conservation to solve.

Rotational Kinematics
Problem: A wheel spins from 0 to 10 rad/s in 5 s. Find angular acceleration.
Solution: α = ∆ω/t = (10-0)/5 = 2 rad/s²

Moment of Inertia
Problem: Solid cylinder m=3 kg, r=0.2 m. Find I.
Solution: I = 0.5*m*r² = 0.5*3*0.2² = 0.06 kg·m²

Torque
Problem: Apply 50 N at 0.3 m from axis. Find torque.
Solution: τ = r*F = 0.3*50 = 15 N·m

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