CSEC Physics · 1991 · Paper 2 · Question 3(b)
Use Newton's first law to explain why a passenger on a bus falls forward when the bus stops suddenly.
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- 3(a)Complete the statement of Newton's 1st Law: 'An object remains at rest...' and Newton's 3rd Law: 'If an object A exerts a force on object B...'[4 marks]
- 3(c)(i)On the provided diagram of the Moon orbiting Earth, draw the force or forces acting on the Moon.[2 marks]
- 3(c)(ii)Explain how Newton's third law applies in this case.[2 marks]
- 3(d)(i)Draw on the diagram the force or forces acting on the ball at point A and at point B.[3 marks]
- 3(d)(ii)State the magnitude of the acceleration of the ball at point A and at point B.[3 marks]
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