1 markEffects of Forces
CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 4(c)(iv)
Calculate the terminal velocity of the rock.
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- 4(a)State Newton's 2nd law of motion.[1 mark]
- 4(b)(i)Draw a free body diagram showing the forces acting on the rock.[1 mark]
- 4(b)(ii)Explain what is meant by a 'viscous medium'.[2 marks]
- 4(c)(i)Calculate the mass of the rock.[10 marks]
- 4(c)(ii)Calculate the buoyant force, F_b.[1 mark]
- 4(c)(iii)Calculate the initial acceleration of the rock.[1 mark]
- 4(d)Sketch graphs to show how the (i) velocity and (ii) acceleration of the rock vary with time.[2 marks]
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