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CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2002 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)

A piece of lead fits into a 4-meter glass tube, resting on compressed air. A valve can be released, allowing the air to expand and water to rush in, accelerating the lead. A table shows how the net force on the lead varies with the distance traveled up the tube after the valve is released.

Using the values in the table above, plot a graph on page 5 of force against distance.

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  1. 1(b)Use the graph you have plotted on page 5 to estimate the work done on the lead to bring it to the surface.[2 marks]
  2. 1(c)Stating any assumptions you made, calculate the speed at which the lead of mass 1 kg exits the glass tube.[4 marks]

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